"UK Scabies Outbreak Worsens Amid Drug Shortages, Experts Confirm"
A surge in scabies cases in the UK has been linked to a shortage of medications, with reports indicating a rate of three cases per 100,000 of the population, double the seasonal average. Scabies, caused by a mite burrowing into the skin, is highly contagious and primarily spreads through skin-to-skin contact, posing a significant threat to public health. The shortage of scabies medications, including permethrin and malathion, has prompted calls for increased production and regulatory support. Experts emphasize the importance of following treatment protocols and maintaining an adequate supply of effective treatments to address the outbreak.