Dr Perry advises anyone who suspects they have scabies to see their GP in the first instance. What causes scabies and how do you get it? Unlike many other conditions associated with itchy rashes ...

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

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

The pattern of symptom development helps health care providers distinguish scabies from other skin conditions, though the similarity to other rashes can sometimes delay proper diagnosis.

He claimed that after the stint he developed a rash across his body and that he was later diagnosed with scabies. Mr Jones, 52, then took the company to court seeking damages while Travelodge ...

Scabies is a treatable condition, but early detection and comprehensive treatment ... If you experience persistent itching or notice a suspicious rash, consult a healthcare professional promptly.

Scabies is a highly contagious pimple-like rash caused by the parasitic human ... nor what kind of messaging had been transmitted throughout the first-responder or caregiving community, but ...

possibly caused by laundry soap, in multiple units at the prison that is not contagious. The rash makes it difficult to identify scabies cases without testing.