South Devon College in Paignton announced several cases of scabies have been confirmed among students following diagnoses from a medical professional

A college in Devon has issued a health alert after an outbreak of a Victorian-era disease was confirmed among the students.

South Devon College in Paignton told parents and carers that several students have caught scabies, a contagious infection . An email alert stated that seven students have been diagnosed by a medical professional.

Devon Live reports the college said: "We have been notified of seven confirmed cases of scabies amongst our student community. These cases have been diagnosed by a health professional."

Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites which is spread through close skin contact. The symptoms include intense itch

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