Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin ...

Last year, 51 cases of the disease were reported to officials - nearly half of which originated in nursing homes.

Scabies is an infestation of the skin by parasitic mites and is considered to be highly contagious through skin-to-skin contact. Along with the inmate treatments, prison officials will wash all ...