An extended care facility has been the site of a breakout of scabies in recent days. The staff at the facility recognize the need for an expedited, coordinated response to this outbreak
This response should include which of the following measures? Select all that apply.
A) Providing warm, soapy baths to affected residents
B) Providing prophylactic antibiotics to unaffected residents
C) Applying a topical scabicide to the skin of affected residents
D) Providing a course of oral antiviral medication to all residents
E) Vaccinating all staff and residents against scabies as soon as possible
A, C
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