Number of scabies outbreaks is exploding: mites now also in daycare centers and nursing homes

The number of scabies mite outbreaks has exploded since corona. At first, it was mainly students who were affected, but now the mite is increasingly found in daycare centers and nursing homes. National research led by Erasmus MC should curb the problem. One option on the table: a quick self-test.

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