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Gonorrhoea in patients with scabies
The British Journal of Venereal Diseases
|December 1, 1976
Summary
Patients with scabies had a higher incidence of asymptomatic gonorrhea, particularly females. Routine screening for gonorrhea in all scabies patients is recommended to improve public health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Scabies is a contagious skin infestation.
- Co-infections with sexually transmitted infections are possible.
- Asymptomatic gonorrhea can be prevalent in certain patient groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of asymptomatic gonorrhea in patients diagnosed with scabies.
- To compare gonorrhea rates in scabies patients with other patient populations.
- To recommend screening protocols for gonorrhea in scabies patients.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 242 patients with scabies were prospectively screened for gonorrhea.
- Data collection occurred over a one-year period at the Municipal Hospital of Copenhagen.
- Screening methods for gonorrhea were standard clinical procedures.
Main Results:
- 2% of male patients with scabies were found to have asymptomatic gonorrhea.
- 12% of female patients with scabies were found to have asymptomatic gonorrhea.
- The incidence of gonorrhea in female scabies patients was significantly higher than in other routinely screened groups.
Conclusions:
- Patients with scabies exhibit a higher prevalence of asymptomatic gonorrhea.
- Routine screening for gonorrhea should be implemented for all patients diagnosed with scabies.
- Early detection and treatment of gonorrhea can reduce transmission and complications.