Factors associated with pediculosis pubis and scabies.

Hart, Gavin

doi:10.1136/sti.68.5.294

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“…As noted in previous studies 6,7 , we also observed a preponderance of males with scabies infestation with a male-to-female ratio for scabies infestation of 45 to 2 in the GUM clinic patients. Although the reasons for this gender difference are unknown, it may be because women see their family doctors or treat themselves rather than attending a GUM clinic.…”

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Are sexually transmitted infections associated with scabies?

2002

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been previously reported to be associated with scabies in sexually active people. The UK national guidelines on STIs recommend screening for other STIs in patients with scabies attending a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. However, there is a paucity of literature on this association, which we reviewed. We looked at the sexual behaviour and the coincidence of STIs in patients with scabies attending a GUM clinic and in inmates from a young offender institution (YOI) attending between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1999. A total of 47 patients with scabies were identified in the GUM clinic population during this period and 15 patients in the YOI group. Consecutive new and rebooked sex-matched patients served as a control group. Among the GUM clinic attendees 36% of patients with scabies had multiple sexual partners in the preceding 3 months compared with 21% in the control group (P=0.11). Thirty-four per cent of patients with scabies had a previous history of STI vs 17% in the control group (P=0.058). The number of patients with coexistent STIs was not significantly different in both groups (49% vs 44%, P=0.68). The number of patients in the YOI group was too small for a statistical analysis. This study showed that patients with scabies had comparable rates of STIs as with the GUM clinic population. It therefore supports the national guidelines in recommending screening for other STIs in patients with scabies.

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“…A study by Hart showed an association between scabies and socioeconomic factors 7 . There was no association observed between scabies and factors such as no steady partner, multiple partners and homosexual behaviour in this study.…”

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Are sexually transmitted infections associated with scabies?

2002

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“…Scabies and pediculosis are parasitic diseases spreading easily in confinement conditions [ 8 , 9 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. In 2008–2015 in Poland, there were on average 82,708 prisoners in penitentiary institutions; scabies and pediculosis were diagnosed in 2.3% and 1.9% of the total number of prisoners, respectively.…”

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Scabies and Pediculosis in Penitentiary Institutions in Poland—A Study of Ectoparasitoses in Confinement Conditions

Bartosik

Tytuła²,

Zając

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Background: Scabies (caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis) and pediculosis (caused by Pediculus humanus) are infectious diseases common in educational institutions and long-term care centres. The aim of the study was to assess the scale of the phenomenon in confinement conditions favouring the spread of these parasitoses. Methods: Data on the prevalence of scabies (2001–2015) and pediculosis (2008–2015) in Polish prisoners were provided by the Central Board of Prison Service. The information for the period between 2010 and 2015 in the Lublin Province was obtained from the District Inspectorate of the Prison Service in Lublin. Correlations between the prevalence of scabies and pediculosis and the number of prisoners were analysed, as well as correlations between the number of passes granted to prisoners and the prevalence of scabies and pediculosis in incarcerated individuals. Results: The prevalence of scabies and pediculosis in Polish prisoners has been estimated at 2.3% and 1.9%, respectively. Conclusions: Pediculosis and scabies are still current issues in Polish prisons. Convicts returning from passes and new prisoners should be carefully examined and monitored for the presence of S. scabiei var. hominis and P. humanus invasion. Education of prisoners could be a promising tool in prevention of scabies and pediculosis in correctional settings.

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“…[ 11 12 13 ] Phthiriasis pubis was reported by Bignell in 2% and Hart reported 1.1% in their studies. [ 14 15 ]…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of vulvar dermatoses: A hospital-based study

Mundhe

Jadhav

Deo

et al. 2022

Indian J Sex Transm Dis

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Background: The overall prevalence of vulvar diseases in the literature is low because of underreporting and is often neglected; thus, its impact on a female's life is often underestimated. Objectives: This study is aimed to determine the prevalence of vulvar diseases and their associated risk factors in patients attending a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, and case–controlled study wherein all female patients attending the dermatology outpatient department (OPD) were screened for the signs and symptoms of vulvar dermatoses and were enrolled after obtaining informed consent and institutional ethics committee approval for 21 months. Out of them, 200 patients who consented and had signs and symptoms of vulvar diseases were selected as cases, and the same number of age-matched females were enrolled as controls with no signs and symptoms of vulvar dermatoses. Results: During the study period, 9431 females attended the dermatology OPD, of which the prevalence was 2.12% (200 patients). The most common infection was genital infection without sexually transmitted infection (57%) (tinea cruris [33.5%]), followed by inflammatory dermatoses (21%) (lichen sclerosus et atrophicus [6%]). The most common risk factor found statistically significant ( P ≤ 0.005) were homemakers (49%) and the use of undergarments of mixed fabric (70.68%), followed by nonmenopausal females (63.15%). Conclusion: Our study findings indicated that the prevalence was low, which reflects the tip of an iceberg. Further clinical and population-based studies, a multidisciplinary approach including gynecological consult for diagnostic and therapeutic approach is needed for the optimal management of vulvar diseases.

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Factors associated with pediculosis pubis and scabies.

Abstract: Conclusion-In this setting scabies appears to be determined by socioeconomic factors and pediculosis pubis predominantly by sexual activity factors.

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Are sexually transmitted infections associated with scabies?

Are sexually transmitted infections associated with scabies?

Scabies and Pediculosis in Penitentiary Institutions in Poland—A Study of Ectoparasitoses in Confinement Conditions

Prevalence and risk factors of vulvar dermatoses: A hospital-based study

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