PubMed · 1992 · 39 citations · 0 references
MedicineChild HealthDermatologyInfectious Disease EpidemiologyPediatric DermatologyPediatric EpidemiologyInfectious DermatosesInflammatory Skin DisordersLice InfestationsSkin InfectionsDermatological InfectionsInfected UlcersInfestation-related DermatosesLice Infestation PruritusPrevalence RatePrevalence Rate AnalysisSkin Infection PreventionTinea Infections
A total of 1842 school children were examined for the occurrence of common transmissible skin infections in a rural area in North-West Ethiopia. The result showed a prevalence rate of 49.2%. Tinea capitis, impetigo, infected wounds and verrucae vulgaris were common. In addition the overall prevalence rate of lice infestation was 55.4%. The findings indicated the need to develop appropriate intervention programmes both at school and community levels.