The health board said the ward at Glangwili Hospital would be closed while the outbreak was managed.

A west Wales hospital ward had been locked down due to an outbreak of a rare and highly contagious form of scabies.

A HOSPITAL has been forced to take drastic measures following an outbreak of a rare and highly contagious form of scabies.

A hospital ward has been closed following an outbreak of a rare form of scabies, a disease that causes a scaly rash and a ...

A hospital ward has been closed following an outbreak of a rare form of scabies, a disease that causes a scaly rash and a ...

This form of the disease causes a scaly rash and thickened crusts of skin.

A hospital ward has been closed following an outbreak of a rare form of scabies, a disease that causes a scaly rash and a ...

A hospital ward in Carmarthen, Wales has been closed following an outbreak of a rare form of scabies, a Victorian disease the ...

You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something ...

All patients and staff identified as contacts have been informed and offered treatment.

Unlike classic scabies, patients with crusted scabies may not experience severe itching or develop the typical rash, making ...