Scabies outbreak among students at Waterford’s SETU campus
A student's union spokesperson said: “Adults and children can return to creche, school or work within 24 hours of the first application of cream.”
A social media post by SETU Waterford's student union indicated there was a minor scabies outbreak among students.
The post described how scabies was “common and easily treatable", with an accompanying image that detailed what scabies is, how to treat it properly and how to check if you have it.
The student's union spokesperson said: “Adults and children can return to creche, school or work within 24 hours of the first application of cream.”
Scabies is a contagious skin infection that can cause a rash if not treated properly. Usually, the rash will appear after six weeks of no treatment. The rash contracted is red and extremely itchy; this is emphasised during the night.
Scabies can be anywhere on your body from the head down. The most common treatment used for scabies is Permethrin cream or lotion that can be bought without a prescription. The treatment needs to be repeated after a week.
Scabies is highly contagious and can be contracted from skin-to-skin touch, bedding, clothing or sexual contact.
Scabies can be treated easily enough with Permethrin cream or lotion and is nothing to worry about.
