Darren Jones, 52, claimed to have developed scabies after a three-day stay at a Travelodge hotel but his case was dismissed ...

Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash.

Last year, 51 cases of the disease were reported to officials - nearly half of which originated in nursing homes.

A scabies infestation can lead to a skin rash and intense itching. The affected area of skin may develop pimple-like blisters or thick, crusty scales. People cannot treat scabies with at-home ...

Question: We have had scabies in our house for months, despite treatment and following all the guidelines. I heard somewhere that they are becoming resistant to treatment, like lice. Is that true and ...

A new tool to test for scabies is being trialled by doctors in the Northern Territory, with researchers hoping early ...

Scabies treatments for 140 inmates in a housing unit of the Utah State Correctional Facility temporarily closed some areas to ...

In other news, 140 incarcerated people at the Utah State Correctional Facility are in quarantine for scabies treatment after ...

Figures show scabies — a nasty skin infection caused by tiny mites — is on the rise, so Dr Catherine Conlon is here to offer ...

Inmates in two sections of the Utah State Prison are being treated for scabies after one inmate tested positive. Some areas ...

In 2024 there were 51 scabies outbreaks notified in Ireland, representing a 96 per cent increase from 2023, the body said.