How can we learn more about scabies worldwide?

British Journal of DermatologyVolume 184, Issue 2 p. e40-e40 Plain Language SummaryFree Access How can we learn more about scabies worldwide? First published: 05 February 2021 https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.19731AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions Use check box below share version article.I have read accept the Wiley Online Library UseShareable LinkUse link a this article with your friends colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Scabies is very common throughout world. It caused by parasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, which burrows into skin causes intense itching. spread skin-to-skin contact. Children are especially affected. Severe itching lead sleep deprivation, impaired concentration, time off school or work, economic hardship. In low income areas world, secondary bacterial infection Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pyogenes common. This leads boils abscesses, streptococcal even kidney failure heart valve disease. The authors, based in UK Australia, reviewed what known prevalence scabies, how it spread, approaches disease control. 2012, International Alliance for Control (IACS) was established, aim identifying priorities supporting research diagnosis treatment. generally diagnosed healthcare practitioners their clinics. Sometimes, but not always, be confirmed examining scrapings under microscope, time-consuming taking samples distressing children. Examination hand-held magnifier called dermatoscope may helpful, dermatoscopes expensive freely available resource-poor areas. Other diagnostic aids being developed include low-cost means magnification testing method rapid antigen detection. Diagnosis often delayed because lack clear standards, meaning defined standards will help workers evaluate if symptoms scabies. Researchers several countries devised algorithms aid primary care health workers, these proved limited value. IACS has led discussion improve criteria, released 2020. global – many people estimated at 175 406 000 2017, an underestimate; however, little its relative within vulnerable communities compared affluent populations same country. reported commoner disadvantaged communities, example among refugees. systemic illness (meaning affects other organs body) (estimated around 18 million people) areas, much World Health Organization classified as neglected ttropical (NTD). Integration epidemiology (which looks things like patterns, risk factors) treatment programmes NTDs proving successful parts strengthens case increased funding control programmes. Linked Article: Cox et al. Br J Dermatol 2021; 184:237–242. Volume184, Issue2February 2021Pages RelatedInformation