Symptoms

Itching, scratch marks, or burrow marks. Common sites are thighs, beltline, wrists, elbow, and webs of fingers. Scratching may cause secondary infections or rash.

Incubation Period

2- 6 weeks

Mode of Transmission & Communicability

The mite is transferred by prolonged direct contact with an infected person, and to a limited extent, undergarments or soiled sheets, freshly contaminated by an infected person. Communicable from the time a person acquires the mites (before the rash appears) until 24 hours after treatment begins.

School Action

1. Refer for medical diagnosis and treatment.

2. Exclude from school until 24 hours after initiation of treatment.