Crusted scabies has been notifiable in the Northern Territory (NT) since 2016. It is not currently a notifiable disease in other states and territories. This guideline details procedures for the verification of notifications and their reporting to the NT Notifiable Diseases System (NTNDS), along with the public health management of cases of crusted scabies.
The target audience is Centre for Disease Control (CDC) surveillance staff, who are responsible for coordinating the public health response. This guideline can also be used by staff working in other areas who may assist in carrying out the public health response e.g. primary health care. The makeup of the multidisciplinary team involved in a public health response will vary by community, and is dependent on availability and capacity of local service providers.
This guideline does not provide advice about the clinical management of crusted scabies cases. For clinical guidance, refer to the Simple, Complicated and Crusted Scabies NT Health Guideline on Policy Guidance Centre (PGC), or CARPA Standard Treatment Manual. See also the end of this document for links to other resources such as guidelines, training, and educational materials.