A crusted scabies outbreak in Wales led to a hospital ward closure. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and ...

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

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.

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