Infected with Scabies Again? Focus in Management in Long-Term Care Facilities

Scabies is a significant public health condition in long-term care facilities, plaguing even developed countries. Although treatments are available, eradication and control of scabies cases still remain a challenge due to delays in diagnosis and difficulties in maintaining preventive and surveillanc...

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Published in:Diseases 2018-12, Vol.7 (1), p.3
Main Authors: Ong, Chong Yau, Vasanwala, Farhad Fakhrudin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Dementia
Dermatitis
Family physicians
Humidity
Infections
Long term health care
long-term care
Microscopy
mites
Nursing homes
Older people
Parasitic diseases
Public health
Review
Scabies
Skin
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Summary:Scabies is a significant public health condition in long-term care facilities, plaguing even developed countries. Although treatments are available, eradication and control of scabies cases still remain a challenge due to delays in diagnosis and difficulties in maintaining preventive and surveillance measures. Prompt treatment of patients and their contacts that are affected, along with concomitant education of health staff and family members, are paramount. Environmental disinfestation is also a concern.
ISSN:2079-9721
2079-9721
DOI:10.3390/diseases7010003