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Every person should have some kind of knowledge and awareness of scabies symptoms, and that is especially recommended for parents of small children. Understanding the symptoms is only part of the battle; you need to know that symptoms will not arise at all for the first couple weeks. But still, during that time frame the scabies mite is still contagious. That is what makes this very problematic as it is contagious with no symptoms to warn you. Despite the fact that you may have impeccable hygiene and your house is exceptionally clean, you are still a candidate for scabies infestation. The scabies mite can spread through direct physical contact or through common items. Continue reading →