Scabies
Scabies ( 40 Questions)
"Scabies can be transmitted through close personal contact with an infected individual." - This statement is correct. Close personal contact, such as hugging or sexual contact, is a common mode of transmission for scabies.
"I can contract scabies by using shared clothing or bedding with someone who has it." - This statement is correct. Scabies mites can survive outside the body for a short time and may be transmitted through shared clothing, bedding, or towels.
Scabies is primarily transmitted through direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with an infected individual. The mites do not jump or fly through the air to infect others.
"I should avoid skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies to prevent transmission." - This statement is correct. Avoiding skin-to-skin contact can help prevent the spread of scabies to others.
Explanation: Scabies is primarily transmitted through direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with an infected individual. The mites do not jump or fly through the air to infect others.
Incorrect choices: a. "Scabies can be transmitted through close personal contact with an infected individual." - This statement is correct. Close personal contact, such as hugging or sexual contact, is a common mode of transmission for scabies.
b. "I can contract scabies by using shared clothing or bedding with someone who has it." - This statement is correct. Scabies mites can survive outside the body for a short time and may be transmitted through shared clothing, bedding, or towels.
d. "I should avoid skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies to prevent transmission." - This statement is correct. Avoiding skin-to-skin contact can help prevent the spread of scabies to others.