Scabies: A world plague

Spadoni, S.; Lamand, V.; Vonesch, M.A.; Beranger, C.

doi:10.1684/mst.2014.0287

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“…Clinically, we found all the classic functional signs of scabies with chronic pruritus night as the most common sign. Our results are similar to those reported in the literature [3,11,13,16,22,29].…”

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“…Scabies is not a reportable disease, which would explain its variable prevalence across the world [1,2,13,16,17]. Several studies have reported a high prevalence in communities that had low socioeconomic status [1,2,7,9,11,15,17,18]. A study conducted by WHO had collected data from 18 surveys in prevalence between 1971 and 2001, had reported a prevalence of scabies between 0.2% and 24% [13].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…According to epidemiological data from the World Health Organization (WHO), ubiquitous disorder that affects about 300 million people/year in world [1,[3][4][5][6]. Favored by promiscuity and lack of hygiene from 1.7 to 11, this is a highly contagious skin disease transmitted by direct human contact or indirect [1,[7][8][9][10][11]. Scabies develops as small outbreaks in communities, this infestation to a negative impact on the quality of life of people infected causing stigmatization and ostracism substantial [12].…”

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Epidemiological, Clinical and Evolutionary Human Scabies in the Aioun Hospital Center (Hodh El Gharbi Region), Mauritania

Boushab¹

2015

Ann Clin Lab Res

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Background: Scabies is an ectoparasitic disease caused by Sarcoptes scabie, an obligate human parasite. Its diagnosis is mainly clinical. Several authors have recently described his resurgence. Objectives: This study aimed to describe the epidemiological and clinical profile of human scabies and appreciate its therapeutic outcomes in patients seen in consultation at Hospital Aïoun center. Patients and methods: This is a prospective descriptive study in regional hospital Aïoun (Hodh El Gharbi) over a period from 1 st November 2014 to 31 August 2015. Results: At 10 months, 66 cases were collected, representing a proportional morbidity of 1.6% (mean age 28 years, 59% female). The majority of patients were from urban areas (61%). Family contagion was found in 77% of cases. Among our patients, 64% used the clothes of a member of the entourage. The bad personal hygiene and use lightening cosmetics were observed respectively in 53% and 8% of cases. The clinic was dominated by the nocturnal pruritus associated with scraping ridges (30%), pustules (26%) and vesicles (21%). The main lesions observed sat at the folds or in the inter gluteus (20%), the interdigital spaces (17%), genital lesions (12%) and the armpits (11%). The clinical forms observed were dominated by common form in adults (73%) followed by the common form of infant and children (20%) and profuse form (8%). Among our patients, 33% had a bacterial infection. Under topical anti scabious treatment, antibiotic and antihistamine, the outcome was favorable and no cases of recurrence or complications were observed did. Conclusion: Scabies is a highly contagious to affection, and especially prevalent neglected. Following this work, we recommend public awareness to behavior changes and early diagnosis and taking appropriate burden of disease in order to prevent the epidemic in communities.

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Epidemiological, Clinical and Evolutionary Human Scabies in the Aioun Hospital Center (Hodh El Gharbi Region), Mauritania

Boushab¹

2015

Ann Clin Lab Res

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“…The probability of transmission from the infected person to the healthy individual is directly proportional to the number of sarcoptes in the infected individual and the duration of contact. [7]…”

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“…Itching is the area between the fingers, the wrists, the extensor region of the elbows, the axillary region, the umbilical circumference, the penis, the breast aerosol, the ankles and the hips, and the body areas where itching and lesions can be seen. [2,4,[5][6][7]9] Due to low body defense resistance in infants, they can spread throughout the body, including the scalp and face. [10][11][12][13][14][15][16] Papules, vesicles, blisters, scaling, crusting, pustules, nodules, and expressions may be observed in areas where itching is intense.…”

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Scabies and Treatment

Aslan

2020

JEB Med Sci

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Scabies is an itchy skin infection caused by Sarcopte scabiei var hominis. It be seen this in all societies, regardless of race, sex, age and socio-economic status. It is estimated that there are approximately 300 million cases per year. As they can live longer in cold environments, they are seen more frequently in winter and overcrowded environments and the probability of transmission increases. The disease is transmitted from person to person through close contact. The most important characteristic of scabies is severe itching, especially at night and after a hot bath. Itching occurs especially between the fingers, wrists, elbows, umbilical circumference and genital area. There are several treatment options for scabies. The most commonly used treatment is topical treatment. Permethrin is the preferred treatment in topical treatment. Personal hygiene needs special attention and simultaneous treatment with the infected person and their family members. Keep in mind that even after successful treatment, symptoms may persist for 2-6 weeks.

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Epidemiology of Scabies in Palestine

Hamarsheh¹

2021

Handbook of Healthcare in the Arab World

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Scabies: A world plague

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Epidemiological, Clinical and Evolutionary Human Scabies in the Aioun Hospital Center (Hodh El Gharbi Region), Mauritania

Epidemiological, Clinical and Evolutionary Human Scabies in the Aioun Hospital Center (Hodh El Gharbi Region), Mauritania

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