Acute Communicable Disease Control

County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, #212
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
Email:acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov

Scabies

Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races and social classes. Scabies spreads rapidly under crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people, such as in hospitals, institutions, child-care facilities, and nursing homes. - CDC

(See also Healthcare Outreach Unit and Healthcare Associated Infections.)

Reporting Information Outbreaks (two or more cases of scabies, any type) are required to be reported to LAC DPH during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm). Acute care and Long-term care facilities should report by phone to the Morbidity Unit (888-397-3993) or via the communicable Disease Reporting System. Outbreaks are also reportable to Health Facilities Inspection Division, Licensing and Certification. Additional reporting information for health professionals is available HERE.

Resources

Scabies Frequently Asked Questions   English / Spanish Healthcare Workers' FAQ

Scabies Toolkit

Publications

• Guidelines for the Prevention & Control of Scabies in Healthcare Settings (Revised July 2019)

Reports / Manuals

• ACDC: A Manual of Departmental Rules, Regulations and Control Procedures 

 

Additional Resources

• LAC DPH: Guidance for Scabies in Homeless Shelters
• CDC: Scabies
• CDPH: Management of Scabies Outbreaks in California Health Care 
• CDPH: Prevention and Control of Scabies in Long Term Care Facilities
• CDPH: Scabies Fact Sheet 
• Scabies Life Cycle
• eMedicineHealth.com
• Hospital Outreach Unit and Healthcare Associated Infections