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Report - Most common body parts infected with scabies in children and its control

Nasira Khatoon1, Aly Khan2, M Arshad Azmi1

  • 1Department of Zoology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.

Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
|October 13, 2016
PubMed

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Scabies, a mite-caused skin disease, is prevalent in Pakistan. Oral ivermectin proved effective and well-tolerated for treating scabies in children, particularly on hands, head, and feet.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Parasitology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Scabies, caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is a common skin infestation in Pakistan.
  • Transmission is frequent in settings with close skin-to-skin contact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and affected body parts of scabies in children in Pakistan.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and acceptability of oral ivermectin as a treatment for pediatric scabies.

Main Methods:

  • Children aged 0-12 years were examined for scabies at Baqai Institute and Hospital Gadap from June-September 2013.
  • Data on age, sex, and affected body parts were collected and analyzed.
  • Oral ivermectin was administered as an antiscabietic treatment.

Main Results:

  • A significant association between scabies and age was observed in both boys (p<0.01) and girls (p<0.001).
  • The most commonly infected body parts were hands, head, and feet.
  • Oral ivermectin demonstrated effectiveness and good patient acceptability in children.

Conclusions:

  • Scabies affects children across various age groups in Pakistan, with hands, head, and feet being primary sites of infection.
  • Oral ivermectin is a viable and well-accepted treatment option for pediatric scabies in this region.

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