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Scabies Outbreak Investigation and Risk Factors in East Badewacho District, Southern Ethiopia: Unmatched Case Control Study

Jarso Sara, Yusuf Haji, Achamyelesh Gebretsadik

Dermatology Research and Practice · 2018 · 57 citations · 7 references

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Abstract

Outbreak of scabies occurred in East Badewacho District. Age less than 15 years, family size greater than five members, sleeping with others, and home being affected by flooding are the risk factors. Providing risk factors related health education on prevention and controls especially, at community level and schools, is recommended.

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