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Are There Any Anti-parasite Antibiotics To Kill Scabies?

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Question : Are there any anti-parasite antibiotics to kill scabies and their eggs?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

There are drugs to kill scabies and all its eggs. I don't know what the problem is but if you have an entire community infested with scabies, then a problem of community hygiene has to be tackled.

Permethrin and lindane are effective at killing scabies mites and their eggs. Local administration is sufficient and effective.

I hope this helps. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.

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Are There Any Anti-parasite Antibiotics To Kill Scabies?

Brief Answer: Yes! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for this query. There are drugs to kill scabies and all its eggs. I don't know what the problem is but if you have an entire community infested with scabies, then a problem of community hygiene has to be tackled. Permethrin and lindane are effective at killing scabies mites and their eggs. Local administration is sufficient and effective. I hope this helps. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.