Learn scabies symptoms, causes, and treatments. Spot early signs, know the risks, and discover effective ways to treat and ...

An elderly woman in a Georgia nursing home died after reportedly being "eaten alive" by scabies, a skin disease caused by parasitic mites. But can these mites really kill a person? Experts say that ...

A 93-year-old former model has died from septicemia, a complication caused by crusted scabies that is left untreated for a long time. Rebecca Zeni was a resident at a nursing home in LaFayette, ...

BOSTON (CBS) – A health alert has been issued for patients and healthcare staff who may have been exposed to crusted scabies in New Hampshire. Some people may have been exposed in several ...

When selecting a nursing home for a loved one, do not choose one with tiny little insects that can burrow into your skin, lay eggs, and poop. That is a good general rule. But how many people know to ...

Eight employees at Simi Valley Hospital contracted scabies from a 62-year-old patient treated at the hospital earlier this month, officials said Friday. The male patient, whose identity was withheld, ...

Scabies is an infestation of mites that burrow into the skin, often causing an itchy rash. A national rise in scabies was reported last year, and the latest figures from the Royal College of GPs show ...

A 93-year-old woman who once worked as a model died after being eaten alive by scabies. According to a lawsuit obtained by 11 Alive, Rebecca Zeni died at a LaFayette, Georgia, nursing home in 2015 ...

The discovery of ivermectin represented a major advance in parasite control for both veterinary and human medicine. More than 400 million doses of ivermectin have been administered in programs aimed ...

Right about now, you’re getting the kids ready for going back to school. You’re shopping for school supplies, meeting new teachers, and getting your kids updated on important shots. While you may be ...

Future Microbiol. 2008;3(1):57-66. Although these latter clinical cases currently appear to be isolated events, they do highlight the future uncertainty regarding the long-term usefulness of ...