IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 6086: Scabies and Pediculosis in Penitentiary Institutions in Poland —A Study of Ectoparasitoses in Confinement Conditions

Conclusions: Pediculosis and scabies are still current issues in Polish prisons. Convicts returning from passes and new prisoners should be carefully examined and monitored for the presence of S. scabiei var. hominis and P. humanus invasion. Education of prisoners could be a promising tool in prevention of scabies and pediculosis in correctional settings.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tags: Article Source Type: research