scabies or Scabies on the rise again in Navarra.whole month In October, 325 consultations were registered in primary care Due to infestation of small parasites (Pluma mites) Causes irritation, itching and rash.
The figures are similar to those recorded at the start of the year, when there were almost 400 inquiries in a month. The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that the number of cases has increased again after a slight decline since August. Institute of Public Health.
Experts Spanish Society of Dermatology They have warned of this increase, this It was discovered before the epidemic, but the condition worsened after isolation. “We may be in the midst of a further surge in scabies infections.”
Therefore, scabies Can affect “anyone”of any age, health status and socioeconomic status” Objection to believing this is a problem of the pastshameful, associated with squalor and poverty.
This is also true in other countries
Scabies is caused by the human scabies mite. It is not spread by animals. It is a parasite that infects the surface layer of the skin It is spread through close contact between cohabitants, caregivers or sexual partners, skin-to-skin contact and through clothing. therefore, Factors that contribute to its spread are close coexistence or overcrowding. They pointed out that this is related to the lack of housing.
This is a disease that has re-emerged in recent years, and neighboring countries are experiencing similar situations. In fact, public health authorities stress that Spain and other countries have also seen more frequent outbreaks recently.
These mites are usually not visible to the naked eye.However, they can cause intense itching and irritation, especially in areas such as Hands, feet, waist and groin areabecause they often live in skin folds or areas where clothing is tight, such as in beds.
According to the Dermatological Society, a study by the Carlos III Institute confirmed the increase in cases and showed that the most common places of infection are educational centres, centers for persons with disabilities, health centres, military barracks and nursing homes.
Scabies can be treated and cured, but measures such as medication and laundry must reach everyone who has come into contact with an infected person.
1. Treatment. It involves applying 5% permethrin cream all over the body starting from the neck. Wash after 8-14 hours and repeat treatment after 7 days.
2. Close contacts. They must coordinate treatment with the affected person, but only once.
3. Measure. Underwear, towels, sheets, etc. are washed at 60°. Use three days before treatment.
4. Object. If it cannot be washed, place it in a sealed bag for 7 days. Vacuum and steam clean mattresses, armchairs, etc. wear gloves.
other illnesses
13 confirmed cases of whooping cough
Public health has confirmed 13 cases of whooping cough since September and four more are under investigation. According to the Institute of Public Health, those affected range in age from 4 months to 17 years. Whooping cough is spread from person to person within the first 10-20 days of symptoms. The disease begins with an irritating cough and can cause a variety of problems, such as cramps. Vaccination programs include preparation for this disease, as complications may occur in children younger than 6 months of age. The disease has evolved unevenly in recent years. Thus, 42 cases were diagnosed in 2019 and 15 in 2020. Only 1 case was diagnosed in 2021 and 3 cases were diagnosed in 2022.
Gastroenteritis: More than 1 confirmed case on October 3
Cases of acute gastroenteritis, which usually occurs in early autumn, remain high, public health authorities have confirmed. It is an infectious process that has many causes, but is usually caused by viruses. As a result, cases have started to increase since mid-September, with 1,317 patients diagnosed in primary care in October, 379 of whom were treated in the last week. There were 549 in the second half of September.
Health advice is to practice good hand hygiene, especially after using the toilet. If affected children develop symptoms, prevent them from attending day care.