Scabies: revisit in a depressed economy

Scabies is a highly contagious disease of the skin caused by an ectoparasite arthropod called Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. It has a world-wide distribution and affects all ages with no specific gender predisposition. Scabies is of public health interest because certain environment factors such as overcrowding, poor hygiene, delayed treatment of primary cases and lack of public enlightenment are conducive to its spread. However, prompt and adequate therapy is rewarding and prevents spread.