Investigation of a Scabies Outbreak in Drought-Affected Areas in Ethiopia
The impact of the severe drought in Ethiopia, attributed to El Niño weather conditions, has led to high levels of malnutrition that have, in turn, increased the potential for disease outbreaks. In 2015, Ethiopia faced a scabies outbreak in drought-affected areas where there was a shortage o...
Main Authors: | Wendemagegn Enbiale, Ashenafi Ayalew |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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Series: | Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/3/4/114 |
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