Despite its promise, there are still several unresolved issues regarding the use of oral ivermectin for both ordinary and crusted scabies. Improved surveillance for emerging resistance to ...

Ivermectin, taken orally, is also extremely effective at curing scabies and can be prescribed to control outbreaks. Public information campaigns can help with alerting the general public and ...

Scabies is caused by a parasitic mite which burrows under the skin and lays eggs, which causes intense itching and blisters to appear. It is easily spread via skin-to-skin contact, or by sharing ...

Scabies cases are on the rise across the UK, particularly in England. Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites and while it is not usually a serious condition, it is "very infectious" and easily ...

Scabies cases are on the rise across the UK, particularly in England. Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites and while it is not usually a serious condition, it is "very infectious" and easily ...

Doctors have urged the public to watch out for scabies symptoms, following a dramatic 'rise in cases' across the UK. Worrying reports suggest the number of cases is above 'five-year average' and ...

In a remarkable encounter off the coast of Alaska, human scientists had what they describe as a “conversation” with a humpback whale named Twain. Dr. Brenda McCowan from the University of California ...

GPs are urging people to not ignore the warning signs of scabies as the highly infectious ... can spread quickly between humans by physical contact or through bedding and clothes.