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Is Isolation Required While Treating Scabies?

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Question : will an emergency room isolate a person with scabies to treat it

I liveinphoenix

I think I need to be isolatedandtreated. please help
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
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Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Yes, person with crusted scabies is highly contagious and appropriate isolation measures should be undertaken.

Treatment with permethrin should promptly be initiated.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (11 minutes later)
one more then a hospital will do isolation
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Yes, according to the setup and facilities available, isolation is advised.

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Isolation Required While Treating Scabies?

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome I appreciate your concern Yes, person with crusted scabies is highly contagious and appropriate isolation measures should be undertaken. Treatment with permethrin should promptly be initiated. Wishing you best of health Thanks