Patients at QEH, Hillsborough test positive for scabies

Several patients at Hillsborough Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital have tested positive for scabies, according to Health PEI.

Scabies is a contagious and itchycondition caused by an itch mite burrowing itself into theskin.

Officials say patients and staff are being treated, and non-affected staff who were potentially exposed will be getting preventative treatment.

Aggressive protocols have been implementedto prevent the spread of the infestationand protect remaining patients and staff, officials say.

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