Scabies control: the forgotten role of personal hygiene – Authors' reply

Middleton, Jo; Cassell, Jackie A; Jones, Christopher I.; Lanza, Stefania; Head, Michael G; Walker, Stephen L.

doi:10.1016/s1473-3099(18)30558-9

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“…Showering and using cleaning products for personal hygiene remove immature mites from the skin, reducing the possibility of transmission of scabies infection [ 12 ]. The UK National Health Service’s recommendation for keeping the body clean is daily washing of the genitals and bathing or showering at least twice a week [ 26 ].…”

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Prevalence of Scabies in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period and Determination of Risk Factors for Scabies: a Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Northeast Turkey

2022

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Background There is an increase in the incidence of scabies in Turkey, which started before the Covid-19 pandemic, and this situation is considered as an epidemic. With this study, we aimed to reveal the prevalence of scabies during the pandemic period and the risk factors that are effective in the transmission of scabies. Methods Our study was performed as a cross-sectional study in 376 patients who applied to our dermatology outpatient clinic between 1st and 30th April 2021. Sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics, living space, health behavior, and health care utilization of the patients were questioned. Results The prevalence of scabies was determined as 10.9%. Features such as sex, area of residence, age, formal education status, employment status, total income, number of shower, number of people per room, water source, and heating method, which were found to be significant as a result of the double test, were included in the logistic regression analysis. Scabies was found 2.728 times (CI 1.325–5.557) more in those who live in rural areas than those who live in urban areas, 2.714 times (CI 1.365–5.451) more in men than women, 2.707 times (CI 1.256–5.833) more in nonworking than working, 2.354 times (CI 1.057–5.243) more in those with less than 9 showers per month than those with 9 or more showers per month. Conclusion During the Covid-19 pandemic period, the prevalence of scabies in Turkey is increasing and it is becoming a serious health problem. Our study emphasizes this increase and determines the risk factors for transmission.

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Prevalence of Scabies in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period and Determination of Risk Factors for Scabies: a Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Northeast Turkey

2022

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“…Experimental findings also showed that viability and number of Sarcoptes scabiei was not reduced by hand washing or rubbing hands with alcohol [28]. Scholars sagest such over guessing view might occur due to false impression that substance that are bactericidal or virucidal will be effective against mites [29].…”

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Scabies outbreak investigation and risk factors in Kechabira district, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case control study

Wochebo¹,

Haji

Asnake

2019

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Objective Scabies is an infection of the skin, which caused by human itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei . It is a common health problem in Ethiopia, especially during disasters, poor sanitation and overcrowded living condition. However, investigation on scabies outbreak and associated factors was absent or scarce in the country in general and in the study area in particular. Hence, this study was intended to investigate scabies outbreak, identify risk factors, and recommend preventive measures in Kechabira district, Kembata Tembaro zone, Southern Ethiopia. Result We identified a total of 243 scabies cases line listed with overall prevalence of 2.5% and attack rate of (AR) 20.5 per 1000 populations and no death was reported. Of the suspected cases 126 (51.9%) were males and 117 (48.1%) were females. The median age was 24 years with inter-quartile range (IQR) of 22 years. The highest cases were seen in children aged 5–14 (50.6%) years. The cases were seen in three villages and the highest incidence was in Burchana, 23.9 per 1000 population. Identified determinant factors for scabies outbreak were sharing clothes with scabies patients (AOR = 6.08, 95% CI [1.54–23.92], and households having greater than six family members AOR = 38.755, 95% CI [8.084–185.787]. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13104-019-4317-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…However, hygiene and handwashing do not affect the mite or transmission, 95 and highly effective control has been demonstrated without any measures addressing hygiene or environment (see below), 96 suggesting that associations with situations of poverty and disadvantage are likely due to poor access to healthcare and treatment, or the effects of overcrowding. 21,97 The economic burden of scabies in some areas is thought to be substantial, particularly due to the infestation leading to absence from employment and education, as well as the direct costs of accessing healthcare and repeated treatments ( Figure 3). Economic studies of the costs of scabies infestation and complications are needed to define and advocate for the most cost-effective control strategies.…”

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The public health control of scabies: priorities for research and action

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Scabies is a parasitic disease of the skin that disproportionately affects disadvantaged populations. Scabies causes considerable morbidity and leads to severe bacterial infection and immune-mediated disease. Recent scientific advances suggest that scabies is amenable to population-level control, particularly through mass drug administration. In recognition of these issues, WHO added scabies to the list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in 2017. In order to develop a global control program, key operational research questions must now be addressed. Standardised approaches to diagnosis and methods for mapping are required to further understand the burden of disease. The safety of treatments for young children, including with ivermectin and moxidectin, should be investigated. Studies are needed to inform optimum implementation of mass treatment, including the threshold for intervention, target, dosing, and frequency. Frameworks for surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of control strategies are also necessary.

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Scabies control: the forgotten role of personal hygiene – Authors' reply

Abstract: Scabies outbreaks in ten care homes for elderly people: a prospective study of clinical features, epidemiology, and treatment outcomes.

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Prevalence of Scabies in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period and Determination of Risk Factors for Scabies: a Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Northeast Turkey

Prevalence of Scabies in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period and Determination of Risk Factors for Scabies: a Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Northeast Turkey

Scabies outbreak investigation and risk factors in Kechabira district, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case control study

The public health control of scabies: priorities for research and action

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