Scabies in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study of prevalence, determinants, clinical presentation and community knowledge

Background The WHO aims to prevent, eliminate or control neglected tropical diseases, including scabies, by 2030. However, limited epidemiological data presented a challenge to control efforts, especially in high burden countries. There was a major scabies outbreak in northern Ethiopia starting in 2...

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Main Authors: Jackie A Cassell, Stephen Bremner, Abebaw Fekadu, Gail Davey, Abraham Tesfaye, Jo Middleton, Christopher Iain Jones, Robel Yirgu, Wendemagegn Enbiale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-10-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/10/e075038.full