A HOSPITAL has been forced to take drastic measures following an outbreak of a rare and highly contagious form of scabies.

The health board said the ward at Glangwili Hospital would be closed while the outbreak was managed.

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Scabies is an itchy rash caused by the human itch mite. Adults, children and babies can all get scabies. Many people believe scabies is about cleanliness, but that is not true. It is easily passed ...

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Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash. While ...

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

Unlike classic scabies, patients with crusted scabies may not experience severe itching or develop the typical rash, making ...

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

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