Scabies case detected in Ceuta preschool prompts health alert for parents
A preschool child at Colegio Beatriz de Silva in Ceuta was diagnosed with scabies, and the school has sent an informational letter to parents.
At Colegio Beatriz de Silva in Ceuta, a young student was found to have scabies, a highly contagious skin condition, after earlier being thought to have impetigo. Following medical treatment, the child was cleared to resume classes after a period of more than ten days away from school. The school has communicated the case to families, providing a letter that outlines the signs of scabies and advises vigilance.
Health officials have previously highlighted a broader outbreak of infectious diseases in the city, including among police and military personnel. Local medical leaders have warned of a growing public-health challenge in Ceuta.
