Scabies cases are climbing across the UK—here’s what’s behind the surge, how to recognise the symptoms, and the most ...

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.

Health experts in the United Kingdom have issued an urgent warning to households following a dramatic rise in cases of ...

Scabies, a highly contagious skin infestation caused by parasitic mite burrowing in the skin, is on the rise across the UK with outbreaks occurring in London. He adds, 'additionally, scabies is ...