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Evaluation of 1,094 children diagnosed with scabies in Turkey: a 5-year retrospective observational study [PDF]
ParasiteScabies is a common health concern, particularly among infants and children from socioeconomically disadvantaged households. This single-center retrospective observational cohort study describes scabies phenotypes, associated factors, treatment patterns,
Okay Zeynep Üze +9 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 ...
Jason Agostino +2 more
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Assessment of scabies diagnosis and the impact of MDA for onchocerciasis on the burden of scabies in an endemic community in Ghana [PDF]
BMC Infectious DiseasesBackground Scabies is a neglected tropical disease with substantial public health impact, especially in resource-limited countries like Ghana. Worldwide, more than 300 million people are affected by scabies.
Jubin Osei-Mensah +10 more
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015 BackgroundUnderstanding of scabies immunopathology has been hampered by the inability to undertake longitudinal studies in humans. Pigs are a useful animal model for scabies, and show clinical and immunologic changes similar to those in humans.
James S McCarthy +2 more
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Impact of an Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration on Scabies Prevalence in a Remote Australian Aboriginal Community [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015 BACKGROUND:Scabies is endemic in many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with 69% of infants infected in the first year of life. We report the outcomes against scabies of two oral ivermectin mass drug administrations (MDAs) delivered 12 ...
James S McCarthy +2 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 +4 more
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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 +9 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 +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 +8 more
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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 +3 more
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