What is scabies?
Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races and social classes. Scabies spreads rapidly under crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people, such as in hospitals, institutions, child-care facilities, and nursing homes.
What are the signs and symptoms of scabies infestation?
Pimple-like irritations, burrows or rash of the skin, especially the webbing between the fingers; the skin folds on the wrist, elbow, or knee; the penis, the breast, or shoulder blades.
Intense itching, especially at night and over most of the body.
Sores on the body caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria.
That's right folks, I have come in contact with scabies I don't know how many times in the last month. I don't think I have it yet, but it can take up to 6 weeks for symptoms to arrise. I have been itchy all day just thinking about it. Oh the life of one who works in health care...
Other than being itchy my last Monday at Masonic Pathways was rather nice. I was busy all day long, and I ran an enjoyabe program... my last one of the semester. We decorated Christmas cards for friends and family. The residents really seemed to enjoy it.
Tomorrow is my last Tuesday, so weird!
4 comments:
my sister thought she had it....but then it was shingles.
welcome to your last tuesday after-work evening :-)
Can you e-mail me your address so i can send you something. Thanks.
Ok, so I've been dealing with this rash that I can't figure out where it came from and what will make it better, but as you were describing scabies, I began to think "OH NO, I hope it's not that!" I don't work in healthcare! I hope it's just dry skin irritations. eeek!
Love,
Joylynn
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