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Detecting spatial clusters of human scabies in Tigray, Ethiopia from 2018 to 2023

2024Open accessMekelle University

Abstract

An enormous burden of scabies was reported over a period of six years. The present study found localized clusters of high scabies rates at district and zonal levels in Tigray, Ethiopia, possibly due to differences in various determinants of scabies such as access to WASH services. The findings could help the government and health authorities to develop and implement scabies control strategies in Tigray, with a focus on high-risk districts and zones to ensure optimal resource allocation.

Research topics

  • Dermatological diseases and infestations
  • Zoonotic diseases and public health
  • Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research

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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-10049-0

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