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[Nosocomial scabies outbreak].

M Robles García1, J de la Lama López-Areal, C Avellaneda Martínez

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Hospital Universitario Del Río Hortega, Valladolid.

Revista Clinica Espanola
|January 12, 2001
PubMed
Summary

A hospital scabies outbreak infected 27 healthcare workers and patients. Permethrin cream successfully treated cases and prevented further spread, highlighting crucial control measures.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Dermatology

Context:

  • A scabies outbreak occurred in a 500-bed hospital's Inpatient Pneumology Department.
  • The outbreak originated from a patient admitted from a nursing home.
  • It affected both healthcare personnel and patients within the hospital setting.

Purpose:

  • To report on a scabies outbreak in a hospital setting.
  • To detail the transmission dynamics and affected populations.
  • To discuss effective treatment and prophylaxis strategies for scabies control.

Summary:

  • The outbreak resulted in 27 confirmed secondary cases among 14 healthcare workers and 13 patients.
  • An additional 7 probable cases were identified among 198 contacts.

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  • Treatment involved three applications of 5% permethrin cream one week apart, with single application for prophylaxis in non-involved patients.

    • Impact:

    • Demonstrates the rapid spread of scabies in healthcare settings.
    • Highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment.
    • Provides insights into effective control and prevention strategies for hospital-acquired scabies.