Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Emmanuel Armand Kouotou

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• Research Article
  Prevalence, Drivers and Clinical Features of Human Scabies at the Mfou Principal Prison, Centre Region of Cameroon
  Author(s): Emmanuel Armand Kouotou, Jobert Richie N Nansseu, Frederick Agem Kechia, Isidore Sieleunou, Herbert Atenkeng Apasew, Defo Defo and Roger Moyou Somo Emmanuel Armand Kouotou, Jobert Richie N Nansseu, Frederick Agem Kechia, Isidore Sieleunou, Herbert Atenkeng Apasew, Defo Defo and Roger Moyou Somo
  
  Background and aim: Researches assessing the prevalence and magnitude of human scabies (HS) in Cameroonian penitentiaries are direly rare. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence, drivers and clinical features of HS in a Cameroonian prison. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study from February to April 2014 at the Mfou Principal Prison (MPP), Cameroon, including all prisoners who voluntarily consulted the research team at the prison infirmary. The diagnosis was based on clinical findings, the examination being independently performed by two experienced dermatologists. Results: Overall, 217 prisoners were enrolled, of whom 201 (92.6%) were males. Ages ranged from 14 to 60 years with a mean of 32.4 ± 9.5 years. The prevalence of HS was 41.0% (95% confidence interval (CI): 34.5-47.5%). Eighty one (9.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9554.1000349

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