‘You Can’t Resist Scratching’: Scabies Cases Identified at NC Prison

‘You Can’t Resist Scratching’: Scabies Cases Identified at NC Prison

By Rachel Crumpler Key Takeaways: After dozens of men reported itching and skin bumps, at least two men at Neuse Correctional Institution were diagnosed with scabies in July. The response unfolded over weeks, with some men initially receiving diagnoses for other conditions before prison officials provided scabies treatment. Controlling the spread of scabies in a prison can be challenging; crowded living conditions can make reinfection difficult…