Scabies -- United States
Crews at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Aurora [Colorado] are trying to keep scabies from spreading. It's a highly contagious infestation of mites that burrow into the skin. The people living in one dorm are being kept away from everyone else.
A spokeswoman says these cases typically involve someone who is already infected when they arrive at the southern border. Scabies is treated with a topical medicine.
ICE officials released the following statement [Mon 9 Dec
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6836291&promed&0
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