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<\/p>\nThe condition, which is spread via close contact, have seen restrictions on visitors<\/p>\n
Richard Youle and Adam Care<\/p>\n
19:44, 30 Oct 2026<\/p>\n
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Morriston Hospital, Swansea, where cases of scabies have been confirmed(Image: Richard Youle)<\/p>\n
Cases of scabies have been confirmed at a hospital in the UK. The health board<\/a> in Swansea, south Wales, said the known cases were few in number and it would be instigating visiting restrictions at the affected site.<\/p>\n Scabies causes a skin rash and intense itching and is caused by microscopic mites burrowing under the skin. An outbreak was recorded at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, last month.<\/p>\n Scabies spreads through close skin contact and often affects skin between the fingers, around the wrists, under the arms, and around the waist, groin and bottom, reports WalesOnline<\/a>.<\/p>\n A spokesman for Swansea Bay University Health Board, which covers Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, said: “The health board can confirm a small number of scabies cases at Morriston Hospital.<\/p>\n “Families have been informed and appropriate treatment or guidance has been provided to patients, staff, and relatives.<\/p>\n “Some visiting restrictions are in place, and we are grateful to relatives for their understanding.<\/p>\n “If anyone has concerns that they might have scabies, they can get advice from their local pharmacy or GP.”<\/p>\n READ MORE: Inside Joe Duffy’s life with wife June and triplet children after retiring from RT\u00c9<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE: Rugby star Sean O’Brien and wife Eloise welcome second baby and share adorable name<\/a><\/p>\n An outbreak of a rare and highly contagious form of the infestation called crusted scabies affected a ward in Glangwili Hopsital, Carmarthen, in July.<\/p>\n – Information about symptoms and treatment can be found on the NHS 111 Wales website: https:\/\/111.wales.nhs.uk\/encyclopaedia\/s\/article\/scabies<\/a>.<\/p>\n