Scabies

Human scabies is caused by a mite that lives under the skin and causes an itchy rash. It is found all around the world and can affect people of all ages, races, and social classes.

• Scabies Basics
  General information about scabies, including symptoms, complications, treatment, and prevention. 
   
• CDC:Scabies: Institutional Settings
  CDC resources for health care professionals, including suggested guidelines for institutional settings.
   
• Scabies: Overview
  Scabies overview, symptoms, treatment, frequently asked questions, and short videos provided by the American Academy of Dermatology.
   
• Hennepin County: Infectious Diseases in Childcare Settings and Schools Manual
  Hennepin County provides scabies fact sheets for parents and technical guidance for childcare settings and schools to provide prevention and control guidelines. 
   
• LA County: Scabies Toolkit: Healthcare Settings
  The County of Los Angeles scabies toolkit contains comprehensive prevention and control guidelines as well as other materials available for download.

Scabies is not a reportable condition in Minnesota. However, experts are available to answer questions about the disease as well as preventing and controlling infestations. Call 651-201-5414 for guidance.