Low prevalence of scabies and impetigo in Dakar/Senegal: A cluster-randomised, cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scabies, a parasitic infection caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, is a public health problem with significant morbidity worldwide, particularly in low-resource countries. Impetigo, a complication of scabies infection, is a risk factor for sepsis, glomerulonephritis and possibly acute rheumatic fever. Currently, the majority of epidemiological data has been collected in rural populations in the Pacific with limited applicability to urban populations in sub-Saharan Africa, where scabies is also believed to be a problem. To inform future public health programs, more reliable information about the burden of disease is required.

Methodology/principal findings

In July/August 2022, we conducted a cross sectional, cluster-randomised, household survey in Pikine/Daka

SUBMITTER: Hansmann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10901544 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature