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Burden of scabies and bacterial skin infection in Kiribati: results of a national population-based survey 2023Research in context [PDF]

The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Summary: Background: Scabies is a treatable neglected tropical disease with a high burden in Pacific island countries. Scabies is strongly associated with bacterial skin infection, which can lead to long-term sequelae.
Rebecca F. Anderson, Temea Bauro, Susanna J. Lake, Marou Tikataake, Matthew Parnaby, Jeremy Hill, Tanebu J. Tong-Kaunibwe, Anneke C. Grobler, Revite Kirition, Andrew C. Steer   +9 more
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Initial stage of crusted scabies and possible diagnostic characteristics: A case series [PDF]

Parasitology
Scabies is a neglected tropical disease caused by the ectoparasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis (S. scabiei). Common scabies, the most prevalent clinical subtype of scabies, is characterized by pruritus, multiple skin lesions and low mite burden.
Wanchen Li, Lin Song, Tao Guo, Yaliu Wu, Xiaoli Li, Hongfeng Li, Jianjun Li, Simiao Li   +7 more
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Investigating the Antibacterial Properties of Prospective Scabicides

Biomedicines, 2022
Scabies is a dermatological disease found worldwide. Mainly in tropical regions, it is also the cause of significant morbidity and mortality due to its association with potentially severe secondary bacterial infections.
Sara Taylor, Deonne Walther, Deepani D. Fernando, Pearl Swe-Kay, Katja Fischer   +4 more
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First Description of the Composition and the Functional Capabilities of the Skin Microbial Community Accompanying Severe Scabies Infestation in Humans

Microorganisms, 2021
Epidemiological studies link Sarcoptes scabiei infection and impetigo. Scabies mites can promote Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus) and Staphylococcus aureus infections by breaching the skin barrier and excreting molecules that inhibit host ...
Charlotte Bernigaud, Martha Zakrzewski, Sara Taylor, Pearl M. Swe, Anthony T. Papenfuss, Kadaba S. Sriprakash, Deborah Holt, Olivier Chosidow, Bart J. Currie, Katja Fischer   +9 more
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Nail Abnormalities in Scabies Patients: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
Hendra Gunawan, Risa Miliawati Nurul Hidayah, Pati Aji Achdiat, Retno Hesty Maharani, Fitri Yulianti Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran - Dr.
Gunawan H, Hidayah RMN, Achdiat PA, Maharani RH, Yulianti F   +4 more
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Erythrodermic Manifestation due to Hyperinfestation of Scabies

Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2021
Background: Scabies is a highly contagious skin disease with various skin clinical presentations. In consideration of its clinical presentations, proper early-onset diagnosis of scabies may not be met, leading to mistreatment and more severe scabies ...
Sandra Widaty, Martinus Martinus, Yenny Rachmawati   +2 more
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Beliefs, attitudes and practices towards scabies in central Ghana.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023
BackgroundScabies commonly affects poor populations in low-middle-income countries. The WHO has advocated for country-driven and country-owned control strategies.
Yaw Ampem Amoako, Lotte Suzanne van Rietschoten, Michael Ntiamoah Oppong, Kwabena Oppong Amoako, Kabiru Mohammed Abass, Bernard Akoto Anim, Dennis Odai Laryea, Richard Odame Phillips, Ymkje Stienstra   +8 more
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A systematic review of scabies transmission models and data to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of scabies interventions. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2019
BACKGROUND:Scabies is a common dermatological condition, affecting more than 130 million people at any time. To evaluate and/or predict the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of scabies interventions, disease transmission modelling can be used ...
Naomi van der Linden, Kees van Gool, Karen Gardner, Helen Dickinson, Jason Agostino, David G Regan, Michelle Dowden, Rosalie Viney   +7 more
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Ivermectin mass drug administration for onchocerciasis elimination: can it reduce the prevalence of scabies in Ethiopia?

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2022
Introduction: While ivermectin mass drug administration (MDA) has been implemented since long for onchocerciasis elimination, there is doubt whether this would also be effective for scabies control.
Tsigereda Amsalu, Wendemagegn Enbiale, Neguse Manaye, Ashenafi Ayalew, Addisu Workineh, Henry de Vries, Johan van Griensven   +6 more
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Prevalence of scabies and associated factors among children aged 5-14 years in Meta Robi District, Ethiopia.

PLoS ONE, 2023
BackgroundScabies is a public health problem that affects children and elders predominantly. Its burden is higher in resource-poor settings, and scabies has a significant impact on the long-term health of children.
Gemechu Ararsa, Emiru Merdassa, Tesfaye Shibiru, Werku Etafa   +3 more
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