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Impact of Pandemic in the Frequency of Scabies: Possible Scabies Outbreak Scenario Aftermath COVID-19 [PDF]

, 2021
Objective:This study aimed to evaluate the post-pandemic changes in the frequency of scabies and determined the clues that may indicate a possible outbreak of scabies in the future.Methods:All patients diagnosed with scabies in the University of Health ...
Çağrı Turan, Nurcan Metin
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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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Scabies in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study of prevalence, determinants, clinical presentation and community knowledge

BMJ Open, 2023
Background The WHO aims to prevent, eliminate or control neglected tropical diseases, including scabies, by 2030. However, limited epidemiological data presented a challenge to control efforts, especially in high burden countries.
Jackie A Cassell, Stephen Bremner, Abebaw Fekadu, Gail Davey, Abraham Tesfaye, Jo Middleton, Christopher Iain Jones, Robel Yirgu, Wendemagegn Enbiale   +8 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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The Scabies Epidemic During the Covid-19 Pandemic [PDF]

, 2023
Objective: The objectives of this study are to assess the coronavirus disease (Covid) pre-pandemic and pandemic period table of 2019 with relation to the change in the frequency of ascariasis and to contribute to the epidemiological data in our nation ...
Pınar Etiz, Ali Tanju Altunsu
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Crusted scabies in a patient with systemic disorders – evaluation of ivermectin treatment results

Przegląd Dermatologiczny, 2020
Scabies is a widespread, contagious parasitic disease that affects all socioeconomic groups and was added to the list of WHO Neglected Tropical Diseases. Recent studies indicate misdiagnosis in 45% of patients with scabies.
Aleksandra Kosmala, Marta Szymoniak-Lipska, Magdalena Jałowska, Marta Dobrzyńska, Monika Bowszyc-Dmochowska, Zygmunt Adamski, Ryszard Żaba   +6 more
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Diagnostic value of the molecular detection of Sarcoptes scabiei from a skin scraping in patients with suspected scabies.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020
Scabies is a highly contagious parasitic disease associated with long-term residence in nursing homes, and it is a public health burden worldwide. However, atypical skin manifestations are frequent and the widely used diagnostic test based on microscopic
Moonsuk Bae, Ji Yeun Kim, Jiwon Jung, Hye Hee Cha, Na-Young Jeon, Hyun-Jung Lee, Min Jae Kim, Sung Eun Chang, Sung-Han Kim   +8 more
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Evaluating the current management approach of scabies at selected primary health care in the Deder district, Ethiopia

Heliyon, 2023
Background: Scabies is endemic in many resource-poor tropics, with an estimated average prevalence of 5–10% in children. The burden of scabies infestation and its complications place a huge cost on health systems.
Sagni Challi Jira, Kholofelo L. Matlhaba, David Ditaba Mphuthi   +2 more
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High burden of impetigo and scabies in a tropical country. [PDF]

, 2009
BACKGROUND: Impetigo and scabies are endemic diseases in many tropical countries; however the epidemiology of these diseases is poorly understood in many areas, particularly in the Pacific.
Steer Andrew C., Batzloff, Michael R, Jenney Adam W. J., Steer, AC, Kado, Joseph, Batzloff Michael R., Mulholland, EK, Jenney, Adam WJ, Sophie La Vincente, Jonathan R Carapetis, Carapetis, JR, La Vincente, Sophie, La Vincente, S, Waqatakirewa Lepani, Waqatakirewa, L, Mulholland E. Kim, Kado, J, Carapetis, Jonathan R, Batzloff, MR, Carapetis Jonathan R., Lepani Waqatakirewa, Andrew C Steer, Waqatakirewa, Lepani, Mulholland, E Kim, Steer, Andrew C, Joseph Kado, La Vincente Sophie, Jenney, AWJ, Michael R Batzloff, E Kim Mulholland, Adam W J Jenney, Kado Joseph   +31 more
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