Scabies Emergence! A Critical Health Crisis Demands Immediate Action

Authors

  • Aakash Kumar
  • Areeba Jaffar
  • Kanza Mehmood

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51985/JBUMDC2024376

Abstract

Scabies, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei ectoparasites, is a skin infestation marked by itching and erythematous lesions. Recognized as a global public health issue, especially in crowded settings, it was added to the Neglected Tropical diseases list by the World Health Organization in 2017. The International Alliance for the Control of Scabies (IACS) provides diagnostic criteria, emphasizing definitive, clinical, and suspicious cases. Microscopic examination is key for a definitive diagnosis, while clinical and suspected cases

 

rely on characteristic lesions and patient history.

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Published

2024-07-23

How to Cite

Kumar, A. ., Jaffar, A., & Mehmood, K. . (2024). Scabies Emergence! A Critical Health Crisis Demands Immediate Action. Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 14(03), 224. https://doi.org/10.51985/JBUMDC2024376

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Vol. 14 No. 03 (2024): VOLUME 14 ISSUE 03

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Letter to Editor

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