The Ministry of Health will evaluate all contacts of persons affected by the scabies outbreak at the Alagon residence.
An outbreak of scabies discovered by the Government of Aragon in a nursing home in Alagon and which It affected about 160 users and is “under control.” in these moments. However, to prevent the spread of ticks affecting residents, older people and people with mental disabilitiesThe Ministry of Health has implemented a prevention plan that involves identifying and assessing the health status of all people who have been in contact with sick patients.
The regional executive has now created a working group consisting of a dozen people from different areas of health who are responsible for identifying and monitoring those who may be affected. The system is triggered when a contagious disease is detected, as has already happened with cases of tuberculosis.
The working group includes the Epidemiological Surveillance Network, the Directorate of Public Health, Occupational Risk Prevention, Mutual Insurance Companies and Atades, the organization that manages the residential town of Sonsoles. An outbreak of scabies, due to the large number of cases and their great vulnerability, is considered with special attention.
Simultaneously with tracking Appropriate pharmacological treatment of residents has been startedwith special medications for affected people, as well as preventive measures for the most direct contacts. In parallel, environmental measures have been taken to ensure that all textiles, household items and premises are cleaned and disinfected. For example, current mattresses will be replaced with hospital-style mattresses that prevent mites from breeding.
The management of the residential center recommended that families limit both visits and walks of users as much as possible. avoid the risk of infection.
Alagon City Council yesterday highlighted the speed with which health authorities acted to try to stop the outbreak and noted the “constant contact” between all administrations in coordinating the detection and disinfection of scabies. Except, They deplored the “social anxiety” the case had caused. given that the outbreak was “limited” from the first moment. The first isolated cases were identified in June and received an individual approach. n