Krätze outbreak in the district of Fulda: Caution of the annoying skin disease!

Krätze outbreak in the district of Fulda: Caution of the annoying skin disease!

The situation in the Fulda district gives rise to concern: The health department has determined an increase in cases of scabies, also known as skabies. This disease is spread not only in this district, but also in the neighboring district of Hersfeld-Rotenburg. As the Fuldaer Zeitung are reported and an increase in the diagnoses has been affected in particular observed the winter months. This is related to closer contact options and the longer survival time of the scrambles on textiles.

The Medical Care Center (MVZ) Osthessen at the Fulda Clinic has also confirmed the increase in patients with skabies. Contact-intensive facilities such as nursing homes, homeless and asylum accommodations are particularly affected by infection. A challenge remains to be reported to cases, since skabies in daycare centers, schools and nursing homes are subject to reporting; However, there are currently no extensive figures for spreading the Fulda district. However, a significant increase was caused by a larger outbreak in a nursing home.

transmission paths and symptoms

The transfer of skabies is mainly through direct skin-to-skin contact, whereby a contact time of 5 to 10 minutes is required. Even if infections about textiles are so rare, mites cannot survive for long outside the host: at 34 degrees Celsius less than 24 hours and only a few minutes at over 50 degrees. The first symptoms of an infection usually occur after two to five weeks, and those affected suffer from severe itching, which is often accompanied by typical skin symptoms. The symptoms occur frequently on hands, feet, armpits and in the genital area.

The rki agency has provided detailed information about the disease. Accordingly, the pathogens, the scrambles of the species Sarcoptes Scabiei Var. Hominis, obligatory parasites that only live on human skin and hide there. The mites have a lifespan of 30 to 60 days, while female mites dig tunnel -shaped gears that cause the striking skin symptoms.

therapies and hygiene measures

Treatment is usually carried out by topical antiscabiosa, such as cream preparations, which must be applied twice within 10 to 14 days. In some cases, systemic therapy with Ivermectin may also be required. Close contact persons should also be examined and treated if necessary. Hygiene measures are crucial to prevent further spread of the infection. This includes changing clothing, bed linen and towels over a period of 14 days and washing these textiles at least 60 degrees Celsius.

In facilities in which there are outbreaks, comprehensive measures are required. According to the RKI, there is also close cooperation between institutions and a simultaneous treatment of all contact persons for the success of combating scabies.

The increase in cases of scabies and the associated challenges illustrate the importance of education and preventive measures, on the part of the authorities as well as the individual citizens. These diseases show that we are all equally responsible in order to prevent the spread and protect each individual health. Further information can also be viewed in the Epidemiological Bulletin of the RKI, which is updated regularly and offers important information on combating infectious diseases: RKI Edoc .