Scabies

Report to health unit if 20% or more of children and/or staff are affected. (tel: 705-267-1181 or fax: 705-360-7324)

Incubation period:

4-6 weeks

Signs and symptoms:

Very itchy rash. Usually appears on the fingers, elbows, armpits and abdomen, wrist, thighs, genitalia. 

How it is spread:

Parasites spread by direct contact with infected person or articles immediately contaminated beforehand. 

Contagious period:

Until mites and eggs are destroyed by treatment. A second treatment one week after the first course is often needed. 

Exclusion guidelines:

Exclude until treatment has started.

What can be done:

Launder soiled clothes and bedding in hot water and in hot dryer.