
%0 Journal Article
%A Brett-Coward, Kerry 
%T A Scabies Epidemic in a Community Hospital
%J Healthcare Infection
%D 1996/12/01
%V 1
%N 8
%P 30-31
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/HI96830
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/HI96830 
%X Between June and September 1993, 34 staff at a community hospital were infested with the scabies mite. The source of the epidemic was believed to be an index inpatient. A multidisciplinary team of staff was organised to plan a treatment program to eradicate the infestation. Six weeks following the selective treatment of staff, patients and the environment with Undane 1%, the epidemic was eventually brought under control. The early identification of suspect scabies cases can prevent epidemics in health care facilities. 
