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scabies

[skay-beez, -bee-eez] / ˈskeɪ biz, -biˌiz /




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Kate also contracted scabies from Paul and described it as "dreadful".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

After Paul's death, Kate wrote to the health board to complain about how long it took to diagnose him with scabies.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

In July, Glangwili Hospital's Steffan ward was closed to treat a scabies outbreak, followed by the Cadog ward in September - both have since reopened.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

She said it was 12 weeks and six days before he was diagnosed in May, by which point it had developed to the more severe crusted scabies.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

"We have to be careful. Once we get an epidemic of lice, or crabs, or scabies, it is near impossible to get rid of 'em."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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