Scabies cases identified at Swansea's Morriston Hospital

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 14:07 · Archive

A small number of scabies cases have been identified at Morriston Hospital in Swansea. Some visiting restrictions are now in place at the hospital, which is run by Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Scabies is caused by microscopic mites burrowing under the skin and triggers an intensely itchy rash. It spreads through close skin contact and often affects the skin between the fingers, around the wrists, under the arms, waist, groin and bottom.

Families have been informed and appropriate treatment or guidance has been provided to patients, staff and relatives, according to the health board. The board advised anyone with concerns that they might have scabies to get advice from their local pharmacy or GP. The identification of cases follows an outbreak of crusted scabies, a rare and highly contagious form of the infestation, at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen in July, and another outbreak at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli last month.

How it is being reported

• Scabies cases confirmed at Swansea hospital with visiting restrictions in placeSwansea Bay University Health Board has advised anyone with concerns that they have scabies to contact their GP or local pharmacyWalesOnline · 30 Oct, 13:40
• Visiting restrictions imposed after scabies cases found at hospitalA small number of scabies cases have been identified at Swansea’s Morriston Hospital, where some visiting restrictions are in place.South Wales Argus · 30 Oct, 13:34

In this story: Morriston Hospital · Swansea · Swansea Bay University Health Board · Glangwili Hospital · Prince Philip Hospital

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