Abstract
Introduction: Scabies is contagious neglected parasitic skin infestation a common in children than adults. Methods: This was cross-sectional retrospective study of scabies diagnosed in children below 5 years of age from January 2019 to June 2019. The clinical and epidemiological characteristics were retrieved, recorded in preformed performa and analyzed using Microsoft excel and SPSS software. Results: Prevalence of scabies in children was 5.1 %. Among 342 children enrolled, mean age of the children with scabies was 2.4 years. Majority (89.5%) were from rural community and were of lower income. Hindus were three fourth. Clustering of disease was seen in colder months. Common site of involvement due to scabies was abdomen, web-space and genitalia in both male and female. Pruritus was the most common symptom. Conclusion: Scabies is disease of public health importance with high prevalence and high socio-economic burden in children. To improve the quality of life associated with scabies, there is possibility need of mass drug administration.
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