Neglected tropical diseases: epidemiology and global burden
More than a billion people—one-sixth of the world's population, mostly in developing
countries—are infected with one or more of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Several …
countries—are infected with one or more of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Several …
Skin diseases and their treatment strategies in sub-saharan african regions
Background: In the rural areas of sub-Saharan African regions, skin diseases are so
common. Due to which the population of the sub-Saharan region suffers from different types …
common. Due to which the population of the sub-Saharan region suffers from different types …
Prevalence and drivers of human scabies among children and adolescents living and studying in Cameroonian boarding schools
EA Kouotou, JRN Nansseu, MK Kouawa… - Parasites & vectors, 2016 - Springer
Background The dire lack of information concerning the epidemiology of human scabies in
Cameroon, especially in school milieus brought us to undertake the present study which …
Cameroon, especially in school milieus brought us to undertake the present study which …
Estimating the global burden of scabies: what else do we need?
V Cox, LC Fuller, D Engelman, A Steer… - British Journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Scabies is one of the most common disorders identified in any estimate of global skin
disease prevalence. Furthermore, quantifying its impact on individuals and societies has …
disease prevalence. Furthermore, quantifying its impact on individuals and societies has …
Treatment, prevention and public health management of impetigo, scabies, crusted scabies and fungal skin infections in endemic populations: a systematic review
We conducted a systematic review of the treatment, prevention and public health control of
skin infections including impetigo, scabies, crusted scabies and tinea in resource‐limited …
skin infections including impetigo, scabies, crusted scabies and tinea in resource‐limited …
Scabies outbreak investigation and risk factors in Kechabira district, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case control study
W Wochebo, Y Haji, S Asnake - BMC research notes, 2019 - Springer
Objective Scabies is an infection of the skin, which caused by human itch mite Sarcoptes
scabiei. It is a common health problem in Ethiopia, especially during disasters, poor …
scabiei. It is a common health problem in Ethiopia, especially during disasters, poor …
Interventions for preventing the spread of infestation in close contacts of people with scabies
D FitzGerald, RJ Grainger… - Cochrane Database of …, 2014 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Scabies, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei variety hominis or the human itch mite, is
a common parasitic infection. While anyone can become infected, it causes significant …
a common parasitic infection. While anyone can become infected, it causes significant …
Prevalence and determinants of scabies among schoolchildren in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Scabies is one of the major neglected tropical diseases among children in
deprived communities. Studies conducted among schoolchildren in Africa are limited and …
deprived communities. Studies conducted among schoolchildren in Africa are limited and …
Factors associated with scabies outbreaks in primary schools in Ethiopia: a case–control study
K Ejigu, Y Haji, A Toma, BT Tadesse - Research and reports in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background Scabies is a neglected tropical disease affecting more than 200 million people
worldwide every year. Scabies in school adolescents and young adults could affect their …
worldwide every year. Scabies in school adolescents and young adults could affect their …