Donegal doctor warns of spread of scabies

A Donegal doctor is warning of an increase in scabies.

The condition is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by mites that get under the skin and lay eggs.

An increase in the condition has been reported in the UK also with fears extreme shortages of treatments will lead to the spread of it.

Dr Denis McCauley, Vice President of the IMO, gave this advice on the Nine til Noon Show:

 

 

 

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