Scabies epidemiology in health care centers for refugees and asylum seekers in Greece.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scabies is a global health concern disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations such as refugees and asylum seekers. Greece is a main point of entry in Europe for refugees, but epidemiological data on scabies in this population are scarce. We aimed to describe the epidemiology of scabies, including trends over the study period.

Methodology/principal findings

Data were collected from June, 2016 to July, 2020, using the surveillance system of the Greek National Public Health Organization. Daily reports on scabies and other infectious diseases were submitted by staff at health centers for refugees/asylum seekers. Observed proportional morbidity for scabies was calculated using consultations for scabies as a proportion of total consultations. There were a total

SUBMITTER: Louka C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9255768 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature