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Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of scabies

Journal of Korean Medical Association, 2023
Background: Scabies is a highly contagious skin disease caused by scabies mite infestation, resulting in intense itching. In 2023, the Korean Dermatological Association is actively implementing the “Eradication of Scabies, National Health Project” as a ...
D. Yu, Young Bok Lee
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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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Zoonotic Episodes of Scabies: A Global Overview

Pathogens, 2022
Zoonotic scabies (ZS), also referred to as “pseudoscabies”, is considered a self-limiting disease with a short incubation period and transient clinical skin signs.
Barbara Moroni, L. Rossi, C. Bernigaud, J. Guillot   +3 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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Crusted Scabies, a Neglected Tropical Disease: Case Series and Literature Review

Infectious Disease Reports, 2022
Crusted scabies is a rare form of scabies that presents with more severe symptoms than those of classic scabies. It is characterized by large crusted lesions, extensive scales, thick hyperkeratosis, and contains a large number of highly contagious itch ...
N. Niode, Aryani Adji, Shienty Gazpers, R. Kandou, Herry E. J. Pandaleke, D. M. Trisnowati, Christy Tumbelaka, Elrovita Donata, Fauziyyah Nurani Djaafara, H. I. Kusuma, A. Rabaan, Mohammed A Garout, Souad A. Almuthree, Hatem M. Alhani, M. Aljeldah, Hawra Albayat, M. Alsaeed, W. Alfouzan, F. Nainu, K. Dhama, H. Harapan, T. Tallei   +21 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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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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Increased Scabies Incidence at the Beginning of the 21st Century: What Do Reports from Europe and the World Show?

Life, 2022
Reports from various countries have described increasing numbers of scabies cases, especially in the past two decades. The epidemiological data for various world regions showed prevalence estimates ranging from 0.2% to 71%, with the highest prevalence in
Marija Delaš Aždajić, I. Bešlić, A. Gašić, Nikola Ferara, Lovre Pedić, L. Lugović-Mihić   +5 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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Scabies: update on treatment and efforts for prevention and control in highly endemic settings.

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2022
Scabies is a contagious parasitic skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei infestation which can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact. WHO classified scabies as a neglected tropical disease.
Sandra Widaty, Eliza Miranda, Emilina Faradila Cornain, L. Rizky   +3 more
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