Today’s popular science: Can dog scabies mites infect humans?

Does everyone know? Although dogs are very cute, they are likely to carry a variety of parasites, bacteria and fungi, among which scabies mites are relatively common. So, can dog scabies mites infect humans? Anyone who wants to know the answer come and read it.

Dog scabies mites are contagious to people, especially people with sensitive skin and poor resistance, who are easily infected. The main manifestation is red papules, which can cause itching and pain, and the treatment time is long.

Therefore, if a dog has scabies mites, it is best for the owner not to touch the dog, let alone have close contact with it. If it is necessary to come into contact, it is necessary to wear gloves and take protective measures. At the same time, in order to prevent dogs from being infected with scabies mites, owners should regularly clean and disinfect their dogs’ living environment, bathe them on time, and avoid taking their dogs to play on the grass or other environments when walking their dogs.