ESCABIOSE E PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE: PROTOCOLO DE ATUAÇÃO NUM HOSPITAL TERCIÁRIO PORTUGUÊS

Diana Rocha; Ana Vasques; Marta Lagoa; Ana Ramos; João Bento; Carlos Ochoa-Leite; Lisa Pires; Luís Rocha

doi:10.24840/978-989-54863-4-2

SCABIES AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: ACTING PROTOCOL IN A PORTUGUESE TERTIARY HOSPITAL

Authors

Diana Rocha, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Ana Vasques, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Marta Lagoa, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Ana Ramos, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; João Bento, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Carlos Ochoa-Leite, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Lisa Pires, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto; Luís Rocha, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24840/978-989-54863-4-2_0114-0117

Synopsis

Scabies is a parasitic skin infection caused by the human mite Sarcoptes scabei (var. hominis), which is
relatively common in hospital settings and can be transmitted to healthcare professionals (HCPs) who provide direct care to infected patients. Symptoms are caused by a type IV hypersensitivity reaction of the host to the mites (and their products) and are characterized by intense, generalized itching that worsens at night. Diagnosis is based on clinical history and epidemiological context, with confirmation by microscopic examination of mites and/or eggs.