Frequency Of Scabies Research Articles

The impact of scabies in tent cities in Kahramanmaraş after the Turkish earthquakes: oral pharmacologic treatment efficacy

Background Our study was conducted to determine the impact of scabies in people living in collective living areas such as tent cities and container cities after the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes and to show the effectiveness of oral ivermectin treatment on scabies cases because topical treatments could not be used in this period when access to water was limited. Methods Among 233 patients diagnosed and treated with scabies in tent and container cities, 192 patients who met the criteria were included in the study. Descriptive statistics were given as number (n), percentage (%), mean, median, standard deviation (SD). In the comparison of categorical data, the chi-square test was applied; in the comparison of numerical data ANOVA analyses was applied. Results A total of 192 scabies patients (82.4%), 47.9% (N:92) of whom were women, were included in the study. The frequency of scabies in the total population in tent cities and container cities was found to be at least 0.54%. The most common symptoms were pruritis (99.0%) and rash (97.9%). The most common sites of lesion involvement were the umbilicus (87.0.%), forearm (75.0%), and back (70.3%). After the first dose of ivermectin, 159 (82.8%) patients showed complete recovery, while 30 (15.6%) patients showed partial recovery. 3 (1.6%) patients showed no improvement. After the second dose of ivermectin, 173 (90.1%) patients showed complete recovery. There were two (1.0%) patients who did not show improvement after two doses. Due to the deterioration of urban infrastructure after devastating earthquakes, the irregularity of mass living areas, the lack of hygiene conditions, and the difficulty of accessing clean, usable water, oral ivermectin may be the first choice for treatment in terms of ease of use and effectiveness.

Frequency of Scabies in Pediatric Allergy Clinic and Evaluation of Demographic Characteristics of Affected Patients

Objective: There has been an increase in the number of cases as pediatricians mistakenly refer scabies to an allergy clinic, misdiagnosing it as allergic illnesses, particularly atopic dermatitis (AD), because of the presence of symptoms such as itching and eczematous lesions. The objective of our study was to examine the prevalence of scabies in children who were referred to the pediatric allergy clinic after being misdiagnosed with AD. We also aimed to determine the clinical and demographic distinctions between individuals with AD and scabies. Methods: The files of 610 patients those referred to Sakarya Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Allergy Clinics between February-December 2022 with complaints of 'itching and rash' were documented retrospectively. Cases of acute urticaria, chronic urticaria, mastocytosis, insect bite, maculopapular rash with viral infection, drug-induced reactions were excluded. Patients whose final diagnosis was AD and who were diagnosed with 'definite scabies' were included in the study. Results: A total of 404 patients were included in the study. The rate of definite diagnosis of scabies was 18.5% (n:75/404). The median age at presentation was 19 months (IQR 8-51) in patients diagnosed with AD and 53 months (IQR 17-117) in patients diagnosed with scabies (p<0.005). The median time from symptom onset to diagnosis was seven months (IQR 2.5-24) in the AD group and two months (IQR 1-4) in the scabies group (p<0.005). Only 20% (n:15/75) of patients with scabies had family history, 16% of patients (n:12/75) had received one or more treatments before. Pruritis was present in only 72% (54/75) of children. Hospitalization rate was 0.05% (n:4/75). Conclusion: We recommend that scabies should be considered as a potential diagnosis for patients who visit to any clinic with symptoms of itching and a skin rash. Timely identification and medical intervention for scabies in children is crucial in order to minimize the spread of the disease throughout the community and prevent potential complications.

INSIGHTS INTO SCABIES PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS

Scabies is an infectious disease of the skin caused by Sarcoptes scabiei. In the current study, investigation of scabies epidemiology was accompanied by Peshawar and Karak districts to assess the prevalence and main risk factors accountable for the transmission of scabies. A survey was reported on scabies at DHQ Karak and HMC Peshawar from January 2019 to January 2020. Data was collected every month from HMC Peshawar and DHQ Karak. The total reported cases were 571 during study time. The report showed that the frequency of scabies was high during December and January. While lower in August and October. Infestation rates were more in males than females while children and teenagers (1-20 years) were more prone to this condition. The infection was considerably more common in males (51.1%) than females (49.9%), in lower socio-economic levels (52.0%) than the upper (16%) and middle levels (32%), and in those communities living in uncemented houses (70.7%) than living in cemented houses (29.3%). Family size was of no significance. The present result showed that hands and genitalia were affected more as compared to other body parts. About 24% of patients showed scabies infection at more than two sites. During the study general information about scabies was provided to all patients to give them an idea about the severity of infection. Biopsy was also performed but distortion of mite due to itching made it impossible to study its morphology. It is concluded from the present study that scabies infestation is characterized by parasites that cause itching and scratching sensation at night. The findings scabies prevalence is influenced by seasonal variations, demographic factors, socioeconomic status, and housing conditions, and understanding these factors is essential for developing efficient prevention and control strategies to alleviate the scabies burden in affected populations.

Impact of Pandemic in the Frequency of Scabies: Possible Scabies Outbreak Scenario Aftermath COVID-19

This study aimed to evaluate the post-pandemic changes in the frequency of scabies and determined the clues that may indicate a possible outbreak of scabies in the future. All patients diagnosed with scabies in the University of Health Sciences Turkey, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital and Palandöken State Hospital between January 2019 and September 2020 were evaluated. The frequency of scabies of 1.87% was remarkable in the first quarter of 2020, which corresponds to the pre-pandemic, and >50% (n=442) of all patients with scabies in 2019 (n=769) were encountered only in the first 3 months. The frequency of scabies seen in the first 3 quarters of 2020 was significantly higher than in 2019 (p<0.001). Significant decreases were found in the 0-14 years age groups (infant, preschool and school period) compared to 2019 (p<0.001, p<0.001 and p=0.015, respectively). No significant increase or decrease was determined in the frequency of scabies in 2020 (p=0.205). In addition, an increase in the number and rates of scabies patients are observed after the first month of normalisation period followed by the increase in the number of Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) daily cases. Applications for scabies to polyclinics after the pandemic were determined to be too low compared to previous periods, especially in school-age children, and showed an increasing trend over time. Patients with scabies that reach treatment late or not due to the pandemic may cause outbreak aftermath COVID-19.

Epidemiological Evaluation of Scabies Cases Encountered in the Last Three Years as a Tertiary Health Center.

We aimed to reveal the change in the demographic characteristics of patients with scabies in the last three years and the increase in frequency of patients with scabies observed in our region. All patients diagnosed as having scabies in Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital and Palandöken State Hospital, Clinic of Dermatology between January 2017 and December 2019 were retrospectively evaluated. Data such as age, gender, citizenship, presentation dates were recorded from the hospital database by anonymizing. The disease was significantly more common in men than women (p<0.001). Of female patients, 40.9% and of male patients, 51.9% were young adults (15-44 years of age). Of 252.261 patients who were admitted to the dermatology outpatient clinic in the past three years, 1.952 (0.77%) were diagnosed as having scabies. It was observed that the frequency of scabies gradually increased in the last three years (0.55%, 0.80% and 0.94%, respectively). The case frequency was significantly higher in 2019 compared to 2017 (p<0.001). Considering the quarters of the year, the lowest rate was observed in the first quarter of 2017, while the highest was in the last quarter of 2019 (0.42% and 1.54%, respectively). It was determined that the frequency of scabies between the quarters of the year increased significantly in the last quarters (p<0.001). One hundred and twenty six (6.5%) patients had a recurrent presentation. It was remarkable that suspicion of treatment failure gradually increased from 3.2% to 6.2% in the past three years. The frequency of scabies in our region was indeed increased significantly in 2019 and especially in the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Prevalence of Scabies at dermatology Department PMCH Hospital Nawabshah

Introduction: Scabies is a neglected tropical public health problem around the world. It is caused by the Sarcoptes Scabiei mite that infested under the skin. The prevalence has been noted as per year is 300 million patients over the world wide. Objectives:To determine the frequency of Scabies at PMCH Nawabshah. Methods: A cross sectional study has been carried out on 422 patients at Peoples Medical Hospital Nawabshah at outpatients Department of Dermatology. The technique of sampling was convenience. A structured questionnaire has been used for data collection and analysis. All data has been collected by researcher on diagnosed cases of scabies by skin specialists. Results: The study is showing prevalence 22.4% among skin problem persons. The mean age of participant 60.2.Sabies can occur at any stage of life The comparison of male and female individuals as 6610 (48%) and 6595 (52%). The marital status of the participants as; married, un-married, widower, divorced and widow was 260 (66.3%) ,118(27.9%),2(0.47%),1(0.23%) and 21(4.97%) respectively and high rate found in lower economic condition Conclusion: The prevalence of scabies at peoples Medical Hospital Nawabshah is 22.4% The prevalence of scabies high in developing countries and this found prominent in back ward areas. The high ratio of scabies is associate with limited resources of basic life. Scabies seems to be neglected tropical problem of health.

Gale hyperkératosique favorisée par l’utilisation de dermocorticoïdes : à propos d’un cas

The frequency of scabies is increasing in France. Crusted (or Norwegian) scabies is a very contagious form of scabies because of the huge number of mites in the skin. It is observed in patients suffering from immunodepression, motor or sensory deficiency, or mental retardation. The clinical presentation, except for the classic manifestation of scabies, is characterized by crusted lesions. Treatment is not easy and requires hospitalization. Topical corticosteroids are frequently used for children's dermatological diseases. Their long-term and inappropriate application in an infested scabies child can induce crusted scabies. We report on a case of an 8-year-old boy who developed crusted scabies induced by topical corticosteroid application. We discuss the therapeutic aspects of this severe form of scabies.

The Frequency of Scabies among Patients Attending the Dermatology Department in Erbil , Iraq

The Frequency of Scabies among Patients Attending the Dermatology Department in Erbil , Iraq

Increased Frequency of Scabies

Increased Frequency of Scabies