Outbreaks of contagious diseases such as scabies often occur in group living facilities, such as residential care homes and ...

While scabies does not kill many people, it is an unpleasant infection that causes significant impact on quality of life.

The condition, often associated with the Victorian-era, is caused by tiny mites, leads to an intensely itchy rash and can ...

The likes of syphilis and scurvy killed many people in the Victorian era - now they're making a comeback as doctors issue a ...

Treatments are available for scabies both over the counter and through GP, but they need to be used as instructed to ensure ...

"A pharmacist will recommend a cream or lotion that you apply over your whole body. It's important to read the instructions carefully." This treatment must be repeated a week later. "Scabies is ...