Quick Answer
Scabies is considered a sexually transmitted infection when spread through sexual contact, but it also spreads through non-sexual prolonged skin contact.
- Mite infestation, not bacterial or viral.
- Transmission: prolonged skin contact.
- Treatment: permethrin 5% cream or ivermectin.
- Laundering: bedding must be washed on hot cycle.
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Scabies spreads through skin contact both sexual and non-sexual.
⚕️ This page is educational and does not replace advice from a licensed clinician. If you may have been exposed to an STI, get tested — most infections are manageable, and many are fully curable.
Sources & Further Reading
- CDC — Sexually Transmitted Infections
- CDC STI Treatment Guidelines
- WHO — Sexually transmitted infections fact sheet
- MedlinePlus — Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Figures reflect CDC surveillance and WHO estimates; they are population statistics, not personal risk predictions.