Some UK hospitals close wards due to scabies - The Sun

Some British hospitals are forced to close wards and restrict patient visits due to the spread of scabies. This is reported by the newspaper The Sun.

According to the publication, medical personnel take additional precautions to prevent infection. Some recently discharged patients are contacted to see if they require treatment.

Scabies is transmitted through prolonged skin contact with an infected person, as well as through shared towels, clothing and bedding. The main symptom is severe itching, which usually worsens at night. At the same time, the first signs of the disease may appear only four to eight weeks after infection.

According to The Sun, the number of cases of scabies is increasing. The publication also draws attention to the increase in the incidence of measles, which, according to it, has been observed since 2021.

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