Health Center: Several cases of scabies among foreign workers at Stellantis in Kragujevac
Several cases of scabies have been discovered among foreign workers at Stellantis in Kragujevac. They have been granted sick leave, and all those living with them in apartments or houses have been placed in isolation, local media reported today.
TL;DR
- Several cases of scabies were found among foreign workers at Stellantis in Kragujevac.
- Affected workers have been placed on sick leave, and their close contacts are in isolation.
- Health officials state the situation is under control and there is no reason for panic.
- Scabies is treatable with antiparasitic drugs and proper hygiene, leaving no lasting health effects.
- Authorities urge against discrimination towards foreign workers due to the scabies cases, as the disease appears sporadically.
- Approximately 500 cases of scabies were registered in Kragujevac during 2025.
- The main symptom is itching, typically between the fingers, accompanied by rashes on larger joints.
- The disease is caused by the parasite 'Sarcoptes scabiei' and spreads through direct human contact.