Joe Exotic Faces Scabies Outbreak at FMC Fort Worth
Joe Exotic reveals he has been infected with a painful skin condition amidst a significant outbreak at the Texas prison where he is incarcerated.
The “Tiger King” star is currently among 300 inmates in quarantine at FMC Fort Worth. According to Exotic, he is one of 140 inmates confirmed to have scabies.
According to the CDC, scabies is a skin infestation caused by a human itch mite, leading to intense itching and a pimple-like rash.
Exotic reports a concerning lack of medication to treat infected inmates, stating that one prisoner has endured the affliction for over seven months with untreated open sores, being told to purchase over-the-counter cream from the commissary.
The CDC notes that scabies spreads through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing clothing, towels, or bedding with an infected person.
Joe mentions that scabies is not the only concern at FMC Fort Worth, where he is serving a 21-year sentence for allegedly attempting to hire two men to kill his rival Carole Baskin, along with other animal-related crimes.
He reports rats have infested the living quarters, with inmates complaining about the rodents crawling on their beds at night.
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