Medical News Today: Can humans have mange?
Microscopic mites can cause sarcoptic mange in animals. Humans get a different form of mange, called scabies. Symptoms include a rash, often around skin folds, intense itching, and burrow marks. Treatment for scabies includes using scabicide topical creams. Mites cannot live away from human skin for more than 3 days. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 31, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What is the best way to treat scabies at home?
The appearance of a scabies rash on the skin can be an intensely itchy and distressing symptom. Potential treatments for the condition can be applied at home and they include products such as clove oil, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. Learn here more about what causes scabies and what at-home remedies might work. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Homeopathy cancer paper pulled after authors were arrested
The authors, father-and-son team Ashim and Aradeep Chatterjee of India, said their mix, diluting scabies pus a million times, treats stomach, pancreatic and liver cancers. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 15, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Angola:Minister Recommends Preventive Measures Against Scabies
[ANGOP] Saurimo -Combat scabies outbreak in eastern Lunda Sul province entails preventive measures, such as personal and environmental hygiene, in order to avoid its spread, said Monday Angolan health minister, S ílvia Lutucuta. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 27, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Malawi:Scabies Outbreak in Some Parts of Ntchisi
[Malawi News Agency] Ntchisi -Some parts of Ntchisi District have been hit by scabies, a contagious itchy skin disease, but the district's health office does not presently have medication for the ailment. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 9, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Malawi:Scabies Outbreak Hits Ntchisi - District Health Office Has No Medication for 'Mphere'
[Nyasa Times] A scabies outbreak has hit some parts of of Ntchisi District have been hit by scabies, a contagious itchy skin disease, but the district's health office does not presently have medication for the disease which is locally known as Mphere. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 9, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Liberia:Skin Disease Infects Over 1,700 in Six Counties - Concerns Heighten for Intervention
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -Over 1,700 people in six counties have been confirmed infected with a skin disease that appears to be showing the signs and symptoms of scabies, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) says. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 9, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Got Scabies? Here's What to Do
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Got Scabies? Here's What to Do
Title: Got Scabies? Here's What to DoCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/8/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/11/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - December 11, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Got Scabies? Here's What to Do
FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2017 -- If you or a family member develops scabies, you need to take immediate action, a dermatologist advises.
Scabies is a common skin condition caused by the human itch mite. Symptoms include an itchy rash, sores and a thick crust... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 8, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Sudan: At Least 500 Villagers Stricken With Scabies in Sudan's El Gedaref
[Radio Dabanga] El Gallabat -El Gedaref state Ministry of Health has come under severe criticism from medical sources for its 'late response' to an outbreak of scabies during August and September. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 2, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: news
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Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - August 4, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Possible Scabies Outbreak Reported At Winchester Hospital
WINCHESTER (CBS) – A possible scabies outbreak has been reported at Winchester Hospital, impacting at least two patients and at 20 hospital employees.
On Wednesday, the hospital discovered that a patient who had been recently admitted may have had a scabies infection. The patient received treatment following the discovery.
An additional patient who was in the same unit is also believed to have been impacted.
More than 20 hospital employees showed symptoms and are receiving treatment for scabies, which the hospital described as “highly contagious but also highly treatable.”
Appointments at Winchester Hospital remain o...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - July 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Scabies Winchester Hospital Source Type: news
Scabies outbreak at Winchester Hospital affects more than 20 employees
Winchester Hospital is dealing with a scabies outbreak that has already infected two patients and more than 20 hospital employees.
The hospital, part of the Lahey Health System, said it discovered on Wednesday that a patient who had been admitted to the hospital might have had an active scabies infection, a highly contagious and itchy skin disease caused by mites burrowing into the skin. An additional patient on the same unit also became infected, and more than 20 hospital employee have shown symptoms.
The… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - July 27, 2017 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Jessica Bartlett Source Type: news
Scabies outbreak at Winchester Hospital affects more than 20 employees
Winchester Hospital is dealing with a scabies outbreak that has already infected two patients and more than 20 hospital employees.
The hospital, part of the Lahey Health System, said it discovered on Wednesday that a patient who had been admitted to the hospital might have had an active scabies infection, a highly contagious and itchy skin disease caused by mites burrowing into the skin. An additional patient on the same unit also became infected, and more than 20 hospital employee have shown symptoms.
The… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - July 27, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Jessica Bartlett Source Type: news
