UK health alert as scabies cases hit double the 5-year average. Learn the symptoms of this 'Victorian disease', why it ...

These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there ...

Scabies is often brushed off as eczema, dermatitis, or an allergic reaction, but it's important to make sure you know for ...

Scabies cases have been higher than usual across England this winter. Here’s what the condition is, how it spreads, and what ...

BRITS have been urged to be vigilant after a surge in cases of a highly infectious Victorian disease that can trigger ...

Scabies cases are rising across UK this winter. Learn what scabies is, how it spreads, early symptoms to watch for, different ...

England is seeing higher-than-usual numbers of scabies infections this winter.Health officials have warned that the ...

Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin-to-skin contact, burrowing into the top layer of the skin to feed. This causes intense itching and a red, bumpy rash.

Australian researchers have used cutting-edge genome technologies to reveal the genetic makeup of a widespread skin parasite causing serious health problems in Aboriginal communities. The research ...

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 ...

SAN JOSE — Four bus drivers with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority have reportedly been infected with scabies, an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite, transit officials said ...