Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Scabies

Pathogen

Sarcoptes scabei

Limited, ‘Typical’

Type of Precaution:

  • RP

  • Gloves for skin contact

Single Room: No

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions until 24 hours after application of scabicide.

Crusted, ‘Norwegian’

Type of Precaution: Contact

Single Room: Yes

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions until 24 hours after application of scabicide.