What is Scabies?
- Contagious skin infection caused by a parasitic mite.
- Spread by prolonged person-to-person skin contact, including sexual contact.
- Treatable with mite-killing skin creams or lotions
- Prevention involves:
- Treating the affected person and their contacts.
- Avoiding contact with people with scabies
Contact St. Clair County Health Department (810) 987-5300 for questions regarding treatment options, outbreak control guidance, consultation or staff presentations.
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Clients, Familes and Caregivers
- Checklist for Clients, Parents & Caregivers
- Scabies Fact Sheet for Patients, Families and Visitors
- Environment of Care
- Child Populations
- St. Clair County Health Department Scabies Brochure
- SCCHD Permethrin Cream 5% treatment information sheet
Contact St. Clair County Health Department (810) 987-5300 for questions regarding treatment options, outbreak control guidance, consultation or staff presentations.
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School and DayCares
- Checklist for Schools & Daycares
- Environment of Care
- Scabies Education, Fact Sheets
- Child Populations
- St. Clair County Health Department Scabies Brochure
- SCCHD Permethrin Cream 5% treatment information sheet
Contact St. Clair County Health Department (810) 987-5300 for questions regarding treatment options, outbreak control guidance, consultation or staff presentations.
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Residential Institutions
- Checklist for Residential Institutions
- Environment of Care
- Scabies Education, Fact Sheets
- Scabies Control Measures
- Child Populations
- Scabies Prevention
- Outbreak Investigation
- Scabies Reporting
- 10 Ways to STOP the Spread of Scabies poster
- 5 Ways to Prevent Scabies in Your Facility poster
- St. Clair County Health Department Scabies Brochure
- SCCHD Permethrin Cream 5% treatment information sheet
Contact St. Clair County Health Department (810) 987-5300 for questions regarding treatment options, outbreak control guidance, consultation or staff presentations.
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Additional Resources
Detailed information regarding scabies identification, treatment, prevention and investigation can be found at the following links:
- Scabies Prevention and Control Manual – Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), May 2005
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Contact St. Clair County Health Department (810) 987-5300 for questions regarding treatment options, outbreak control guidance, consultation or staff presentations.
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