Discussion about scabies infections and their spread has been in the public eye. Scabies is not dangerous, but it is an unpleasant experience. Scabies is treatable when you follow the instructions.
Scabies spreads through skin contact, mainly within the family, in daycare centres or between partners. Sometimes, but less often, within a close group of friends. It is extremely rare that in school conditions scabies would spread into an epidemic. Outside the human body, the mite dies within 48–72 hours