Rising scabies incidence in Spain: a retrospective observational analysis of four national data sources, 2011 to 2023.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUNDScabies is a skin disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, resulting in intense itching and rash, and sometimes secondary infections with complications. Scabies is not typically a notifiable disease, which makes estimating its burden of disease challenging. In recent years, sharp increases have been reported in Europe.AIMThis study characterises scabies epidemiology in Spain from 2011 to 2023.METHODSThis retrospective study triangulated data from primary care, hospital admissions, occupational diagnoses and outbreaks. Annual incidence rates (IRs) were calculated to assess temporal evolution, demographics and geographic distribution. Joinpoint regression identified IR changes, and time-series analysis explored seasonality. Occupational and outbreak data analysis identi

SUBMITTER: Chatterjee A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12645275 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature