The effects of climate factors on scabies. A 14-year population-based study in Taiwan

Scabies is a common infectious disease and can cause severe outbreaks if not controlled quickly. Besides personal contact history, environmental factors are also important. This study analyzed the effects of environmental climate factors on the incidence of scabies in Taiwan. We conducted a 14-year...

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Main Authors: Liu Jui-Ming, Wang Hsiao-Wei, Chang Fung-Wei, Liu Yueh-Ping, Chiu Feng-Hsiang, Lin Yi-Chun, Cheng Kuan-Chen, Hsu Ren-Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2016-01-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2016065