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Scabies contamination and its related factors in Iran : A review
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Rohullah Dehghani *   1, Hamid reza Seyedi arani , Iran Zarghi , Betol Shahrisvand |
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Abstract: (8344 Views) |
| Introduction:
Scabies is a common worldwide parasitic contagious skin disease especially in the warm and humid areas of the world. Due to climate variability and extent of our country as well as different statistics about the dispersion of this disease in Iran, this study was conducted to consider the prevalence, distribution and controlling methods of this infection.
Materials & Methods:
This descriptive study was undertaken through searching the relevant key words in internet, using scientific journals, and review of published articles by researchers in this field of study. Findings were presented as a review article.
Results:
Due to non-uniform distribution of scabies in Iran, diagnosis, treatment and controlling of the disease is an important challenge for health authorities regarding community health and economic loss.
Discussion & Conclusion:
Health maintenance of at risk population, the essential goal of the health organizations, could be achieved by regular monitoring and supervision of the disease spreading. |
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| Keywords: Review, scabies, contamination, related factors, sarcopet |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
medical parasitology
Received: 2012/12/23 | Accepted: 2014/01/25 | Published: 2014/02/4
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