Prevalence of scabies and impetigo in the Solomon Islands: a school survey

Prevalence of scabies and impetigo in the Solomon Islands: a school survey

Abstract Background Scabies, a parasitic disease of the skin, is a major public health problem, largely affecting children. Scabies is often complicated by impetigo which can result in serious complications including invasive infections and immune mediated diseases. Scabies and impetigo are reported...

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Main Authors: Millicent H. Osti, Oliver Sokana, Sophie Phelan, Michael Marks, Margot J. Whitfeld, Christina Gorae, John M. Kaldor, Andrew C. Steer, Daniel Engelman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Scabies
Impetigo
Diagnostic accuracy
Sarcoptes scabiei
Neglected tropical diseases
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4382-8

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