Human scabies and sarcoptic mange in northeast Brazil: Results from a rapid assessment method covering an entire state
Nathiel de Sousa Silva,
Carlos Henrique Alencar,
Jorg Heukelbach
Abstract:Scabies is a neglected tropical disease and has been highlighted as a target for control. Sarcoptic mange affects animals, but mange is also considered a zoonosis. We present rapid assessment data on scabies and sarcoptic mange collected from key informants via a web-based questionnaire in Ceará State (1265 data entries). A total of 181/184 (98.3%) municipalities reported the occurrence of human scabies; 149 (80.9%) current occurrence; 168 (91.3%) severe cases; and 113 (61.4%) severe cases currently. Sarcoptic… Show more
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