It is time to stop treating scabies as a minor skin condition and recognise it can lead to serious conditions like rheumatic ...

A crusted scabies outbreak in Wales led to a hospital ward closure. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and ...

A HOSPITAL has been forced to take drastic measures following an outbreak of a rare and highly contagious form of scabies. Officials closed a hospital ward in Wales as they try to stop the spread ...

Crusted scabies has been identified on the Steffan Ward at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthenshire. | ITV News Wales ...

A hospital ward has been closed following an outbreak of crusted scabies - a rare and highly contagious form of the illness.

A west Wales hospital ward had been locked down due to an outbreak of a rare and highly contagious form of scabies.

A west Wales hospital ward had been locked down due to an outbreak of a rare and highly contagious form of scabies.

Health board bosses say scabies is currently circulating in higher numbers in three parts of Wales ...

The health board said there had been an increased prevalence of scabies in three different parts of Wales ...

This form of the disease causes a scaly rash and thickened crusts of skin.

All patients and staff identified as contacts have been informed and offered treatment.

A hospital ward has been closed following an outbreak of a rare form of scabies, a disease that causes a scaly rash and a thickened crust of skin ...