Management of nosocomial scabies, an outbreak of occupational disease

Abstract

Containment of an outbreak relies on a quick and strict implementation of appropriate infection control measures and should include simultaneous treatment of all infested persons and exposed contacts to prevent secondary spread and prolonged post-intervention surveillance.

The efficacy of a nested polymerase chain reaction in detecting the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene of Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis for diagnosing scabies

“…It is characterized by aggravated itching at night that develops through an incubation period of approximately 4–6 weeks. Although it is more prevalent in low‐ and middle‐income countries, nosocomial outbreaks in elderly care facilities are a growing problem for high‐income countries . There has been a significant decline in incidence of scabies since the late 1980s in South Korea; however, cases of scabies have been on the rise recently, especially in hospitals and nursing homes, resulting in public health concern .…”

Laboratory Diagnosis of Scabies Using a Simple Saline Mount: A Clinical Microbiologist's Report

“…It should be noted that a delay in the laboratory diagnosis in a hospitalized patient could pose a threat of infestation among other patients and to the healthcare workers as noted by previous studies [12-15]. There was also a recent report of an outbreak and spread of scabies in residential care centres, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and practice in the diagnosis and management of scabies [16].…”

Scabies-An ancient itch that is still rampant today

“…The management of scabies outbreaks requires considerable resources and a high workload, and having appropriate evidence‐based guidelines in place is an essential step for successful containment. The financial cost of a recent outbreak in a Netherlands hospital was 9724 EU for medication and equipment, plus an estimated 40 000 EU for direct extra costs including personnel.…”

“…The financial cost of a recent outbreak in a Netherlands hospital was 9724 EU for medication and equipment, plus an estimated 40 000 EU for direct extra costs including personnel 42 .…”