| nosocomial outbreak of scabies in a hospital in spain. | an outbreak of scabies occurred in a ward of a local hospital in barbastro (huesca, spain), between november 2002 and january 2003. the outbreak was linked to a patient infested with mites when he was admitted to the ward on 1 november 2002. the first case had onset of symptoms on 5 november and the last one on 5 january 2003. seventeen cases were reported: 11 healthcare workers (hcws) and six patients. the outbreak was attributed to a delay in diagnosis, and lack of individual protection measur ... | 2003 | 14605375 |