#Scabies cases in UK are growing
@drmichaelmarks.bsky.social tells
@theguardian.com while reasons for rise are unclear “delays in people being able to access care, and inadequate tracing and treatment of their contacts” may be making outbreaks worse.
www.theguardian.com/science/2026... 
The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’
These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there anyth...