Chapter 1: Clinical Overview
If your patient is experiencing scabies, it may be due to:
Direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies.
Sharing personal items such as bedding, towels, or clothing with an infected person.
Living or working in crowded environments, such as aged care facilities, schools, or dormitories.
Scabies is more likely to occur or spread when your patient:
Has close physical contact with others over extended periods.
Lives in a household where other members are infected.
Experiences a weakened immune system due to medical conditions or medications.
Is an infant, young child, or elderly, as these groups may have more difficulty identifying or managing symptoms.
Infants and toddlers are at higher risk of scabies through close contact with caregivers or other children.
Older children may contract scabies through play or shared belongings in group settings.
Prompt identification and treatment are key to preventing the spread of scabies.