期刊
LIFE-BASEL
卷 12, 期 10, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/life12101598
关键词
scabies; epidemiology; epidemiology trends; risk factors; diagnostics; reports
Reports from various countries have shown an increasing number of scabies cases, especially in the past two decades. The highest prevalence of scabies is observed in the Pacific region and Latin America, indicating a higher occurrence in developing countries, tropical climates, and areas with limited access to water. East Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, tropical Latin America, and South Asia bear the greatest burden of scabies. Despite available treatment options, scabies often goes undiagnosed and untreated, emphasizing the need for prompt and coordinated actions from healthcare professionals, government institutions, and NGOs, particularly in regions with population migration and low living standards. Proper education and accessible healthcare are essential for outbreak prevention.
Reports from various countries have described increasing numbers of scabies cases, especially in the past two decades. The epidemiological data for various world regions showed prevalence estimates ranging from 0.2% to 71%, with the highest prevalence in the Pacific region and Latin America. Therefore, geographically, scabies occurs more commonly in the developing world, tropical climates, and in areas with a lack of access to water. According to results from specific regions of the world, the greatest burdens from scabies were recorded for East Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, tropical Latin America, and South Asia. Among countries with the highest rates, the top 10 were Indonesia, China, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Fiji, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and the Seychelles. From Europe, available data shows an increasing trend in scabies infestation, particularly evident among populations with associated contributing factors, such as those who travel frequently, refugees, asylum seekers, those who regularly lack drinking water and appropriate hygiene and are of a younger age, etc. This increase in observed cases in the last 10-20 years has been evidenced by research conducted in Germany, France, Norway, and Croatia, among other countries. In addition, increased scabies transmission was also recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic and may have been the result of increased sexual intercourse during that time. Despite all the available treatment options, scabies commonly goes unrecognized and is therefore not treated accordingly. This trend calls for a prompt and synergistic reaction from all healthcare professionals, governmental institutions, and non-governmental organizations, especially in settings where population migration is common and where living standards are low. Furthermore, the proper education of whole populations and accessible healthcare are cornerstones of outbreak prevention. Accurate national data and proper disease reporting should be a goal for every country worldwide when developing strategic plans for preventing and controlling the community spread of scabies.
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