Estimation of scabies prevalence using simplified criteria and mapping procedures in three Pacific and southeast Asian countries

Estimation of scabies prevalence using simplified criteria and mapping procedures in three Pacific and southeast Asian countries

Abstract Background Scabies causes considerable morbidity in disadvantaged populations. The International Alliance for the Control of Scabies (IACS) published consensus criteria in 2020 to standardize scabies diagnosis. However, these criteria are complex, and a WHO informal consultation proposed si...

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Main Authors: Shu Ki Tsoi, Susanna J. Lake, Li Jun Thean, Alexander Matthews, Oliver Sokana, Mike Kama, Salvador Amaral, Lucia Romani, Margot Whitfeld, Joshua R. Francis, Susana Vaz Nery, Michael Marks, John M. Kaldor, Andrew C. Steer, Daniel Engelman
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: BMC 2021
Subjects:
Scabies
Diagnosis
Mapping
Neglected tropical diseases
Epidemiological monitoring
Cross-sectional studies
Public aspects of medicine
RA1-1270
Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/f9066af69ea4407890273a5310a053d0
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