does african americans get scabies?

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Your skin color has nothing to do with scabies.

Scabies are spread by direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person already infested with scabies. Contact must be prolonged (a quick handshake or hug will usually not spread infestation). Infestation is easily spread to sexual partners and household members. Infestation may also occur by sharing clothing, towels, and bedding.

People with weakened immune systems and the elderly are at risk for a more severe form of scabies, called Norwegian or crusted scabies.

But again, yes, they can.

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anyone can get scabies,, its a parasite that lives just under your skin,, its highly contagious,, however treatment is available to completely get rid of them,, see your docter

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