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Article: Patient, Worker Handout for Scabies Education.
- Article from:
- Hospital Infection Control
- Article date:
- August 1, 2003
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Patient, Worker Handout for Scabies Education
Nosocomial outbreaks of scabies have occurred in a variety of health care settings, including intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, hospital wards, a dialysis unit, and a health care laundry, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)..sup.1 The CDC cites the following Q&A information to assist with scabies education of patients and health care workers.
Question: What are the signs and symptoms of scabies infestation?
Answer: Symptoms and signs include:
Pimplelike irritations, burrows, or rash of the skin, especially the webbing ...