DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100433 An anti-parasitic drug, delivered on a mass scale, can prevent potentially dangerous bacterial complications of scabies in Fiji, according to a new study.

When a person with scabies scratches, the individual can transfer bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, into the skin, which leads to the development of ...

If left untreated, scabies can lead to severe complications. Secondary bacterial infections, such as impetigo, may develop due to open sores caused by scratching.

Scabies commonly leads to impetigo (skin sores), and severe skin and soft tissue infections and sometimes even invasive bacterial infection and life-threatening toxic shock syndrome can follow.

They might need stronger medication. Scabies can sometimes lead to bacterial skin infections. Skin infections might be red and painful, or they may resemble crusted sores.

If bacteria also infect the scabies rash, a doctor may prescribe antibiotics. People with crusted scabies may need to stay in the hospital, especially if the infestation is severe, or the person ...