Czechia battles scabies epidemic: Authority advises how to protect against it
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In Czechia, scabies, a skin disease caused by a tiny parasite, has been spreading in recent weeks. Public health officials warn that the number of infected people is rising and that people should be careful, especially in group settings such as nurseries, schools and homes for the elderly.
Scabies is transmitted mainly through direct contact with an infected person, for example when shaking hands, hugging or sleeping in the same bed. Sometimes we can also become infected through clothing, towels or bed linen used by a sick person. A typical symptom is intense itching, which is often even worse at night. Small red blisters or a rash may appear on the skin, most often between the fingers, on the wrists or in the armpits.
If you suspect you have been infected, you should visit a doctor. The doctor will prescribe medicine in the form of a cream or ointment. The authority also recommends washing bed linen, towels and clothing at a temperature of at least sixty degrees Celsius, and sealing items that cannot be washed in a plastic bag for several days. It is important that all members of the household are treated as well, so that the disease does not spread again.
Experts point out that early treatment is effective and most patients recover within a few weeks. If symptoms do not improve even after treatment, it is necessary to consult a doctor again.
Sources: TN.cz
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