Hospital ward closed after highly contagious crusted scabies outbreak
Summary
A hospital ward in Carmarthen was closed due to an outbreak of crusted scabies, a rare and very contagious skin condition caused by mites. The health board is treating all patients and staff who might have been in contact, and extra infection control measures are in place to manage the situation.Key Facts
- The outbreak occurred in Steffan Ward at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen.
- Crusted scabies causes a scaly rash and thick skin crusts filled with thousands of mites.
- It spreads through close skin contact and is highly contagious.
- Patients and staff who had contact with infected individuals have been informed and offered treatment.
- The ward remains closed while infection prevention procedures continue.
- Crusted scabies mainly affects people with weaker immune systems but can occur in others.
- Symptoms include intense itching and crusty rash, especially on elbows, knees, hands, and feet.
- There is an increase in scabies cases in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Ceredigion areas.
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