Use of ivermectin, given orally, to control scabies in homes for the elderly mentally ill.
Outbreaks of scabies in two homes for the elderly mentally ill in the UK and the use of an oral agent, ivermectin, as a control measure are described. The difficulties of diagnosis and control in this setting are discussed.
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Department of Health Policy and Public Health, North Essex Health Authority, Collingwood Road, Witham, Essex CM8 2TT. sally.millership@ne-ha.nthames.nhs.uk
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000368:Aged; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004739:England / Q000453:epidemiology; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D012532:Scabies / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology
D007306:Insecticides; D007559:Ivermectin