
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Brett-Coward, Kerry 
T1  - A Scabies Epidemic in a Community Hospital
JF  - Healthcare Infection
JO  - Healthcare Infection
Y1  - 1996
VL  - 1
IS  - 8
SP  - 30
EP  - 31
KW  - 
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/HI96830 
N2  - 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. 
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