Scabies and impetigo in Samoa: A school-based clinical and molecular epidemiological study
Background: Common infections of the skin such as impetigo and scabies represent a large burden of disease globally, being particularly prevalent in tropical and resource-limited settings. Efforts to address these infections through mass drug administrations have recently been shown as efficacious a...
Main Authors: | George Taiaroa, Ben Matalavea, Malama Tafuna'i, Jake A Lacey, David J Price, Lupeoletalalelei Isaia, Hinauri Leaupepe, Satupaitea Viali, Darren Lee, Claire L Gorrie, Deborah A Williamson, Susan Jack |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-01-01
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Series: | The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266660652030081X |
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