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PASSION for Dermatology: Bridging the Diversity Gap with Pigmented Skin Images from Sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]

Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention -- MICCAI 2024, MICCAI 2024, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 15003, Springer, Cham
Africa faces a huge shortage of dermatologists, with less than one per million people. This is in stark contrast to the high demand for dermatologic care, with 80% of the paediatric population suffering from largely untreated skin conditions. The integration of AI into healthcare sparks significant hope for treatment accessibility, especially through ...
arxiv   +1 more source

Spatial modeling of the spread of scabies and environmental sanitation as a risk factor among schoolchildren: a case-control study

Universa Medicina, 2020
BACKGROUND Scabies is a World Health Organization neglected tropical disease common in children in low-and middle-income countries. The prevalence of scabies, especially in tropical countries, is still quite high at more than 200 million cases per year.
Yudhi Wibowo, Nendyah Roestijawati, Diah Krisnansari, Agoes Y Purnomo   +3 more
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Control of scabies in a tribal community using mass screening and treatment with oral ivermectin -A cluster randomized controlled trial in Gadchiroli, India

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021
Background Scabies is often endemic in tribal communities and difficult to control. We assessed the efficacy of a community-based intervention using mass screening and treatment with oral ivermectin in controlling scabies.
P. Behera, Hrishikesh Munshi, Y. Kalkonde, M. Deshmukh, A. Bang   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A Review of Scabies: An Infestation More than Skin Deep

Dermatology, 2018
Human scabies, a common infestation, has a worldwide distribution with a variable impact and presentation depending on the clinical situation. In developed, high-income settings, health institution and residential home outbreaks challenge health and ...
D. Chandler, L. C. Fuller
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Mass drug administration for endemic scabies: a systematic review

Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines, 2021
Background Scabies is an extremely fastidious infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It causes a persistent itch that can disrupt a person’s mental health, sleep, and overall quality of life.
G. Rinaldi, K. Porter
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Association of Pruritus With Comorbidities and Survival in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: A Systematic Review of the Literature

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pruritus is a symptom frequently associated with systemic diseases, particularly hematological disorders. Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of pruritus with morbidity in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN).
J. Saucereau, E. Brenaut, A. S. Ficheux, L. Misery, C. Le Gall‐Ianotto   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sexually transmitted scabies in resource-limited settings: a facility-based cross-sectional study [PDF]

Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine
Objective: Recent surges in scabies incidence in some countries have been attributed to increased transmission through sexual contact. Few data are available on the burden of sexually transmitted scabies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
A. Ajani, F. Olanrewaju, M. Oripelaye, A. Enitan, J. Adepoju, R. Adesunkanmi, A. Adekunle, O. Oninla   +7 more
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Effects of Myroxylon pereirae, Phenytoin, and Clinoptilolite After Pharyngocutaneous Fistula: An Experimental Animal Model

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to conduct a comparative evaluation of the effects of Myroxylon pereirae (MP), phenytoin, and clinoptilolite on wound healing in an experimental animal model for the treatment of pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF). Study Design Prospective controlled animal study. Setting Animal laboratory.
Erim Pamuk, Enes Dogan, Olcay Kurtulan, Yeşim Gaye Güler Tezel, A. Arzu Yiğit   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Initial stage of crusted scabies and possible diagnostic characteristics: A case series

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
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of scabies in long-term care hospitals in South Korea.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020
BACKGROUND:Scabies is a common contagious skin disease. With the economic growth in South Korea, the incidence of scabies has decreased. However, with the recent advancements in medical facilities, mainly the establishment of long-term care hospitals ...
Dong-Hee Kim, Sook Young Yun, Young Choon Park, Shin Ae Kang, Hak Sun Yu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source