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Department of Medical Entomology, School of Public Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
Research Article
Study on the Prevalence of Scabies among Patients with Clinical Futures of the Disease in Isfahan, Iran
Author(s): Reza Kalantari, Simindokht Soleimanifard, Moussa Soleimani-Ahmadi and Rasool Jafari*
Purpose: Scabies is a common parasitic infestation caused by the permanent parasite of human. Infestation occurs
when the "itchy" mite, S. scabiei, penetrates the skin and eats the epidermis of the host. This infestation is a major
problem that occurs in many indigenous communities and less developed countries in both sexes.
Information about the prevalence of this disease in Iran is low. Thus this study aimed to determine the future of
infestation in Isfahan.
Methods: 283 patients with clinical futures of scabies, who were examined by a dermatologist, from different
medical centers in Isfahan, were assayed. Sampling was performed directly from the epidermis with mineral oil on
the newest nodules by a scalpel blade. The specimens were examined by microscope with low and high magnification
to confirm.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9554.21.12.554