Part I – Ectoparasites: Scabies
Scabies is an ectoparasitic dermatosis caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis and is a public health issue in all countries regardless of socioeconomic status. In high-income countries, delays in diagnosis can lead to institutional outbreaks while in low- and middle-income countries, poor access to healthcare contributes to disease undertreatment and long-term systemic sequelae. With scabies now recognized as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization, increased awareness and systematic efforts are addressing gaps in diagnosis and treatment that impede scabies control.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Cristina Thomas, Sarah J. Coates, Daniel Engelman, Olivier Chosidow, Aileen Y. Chang Source Type: research
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