Scabies prevalence after ivermectin-based mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis, Samoa 2018-2019.

Gabriela A WillisTherese KearnsHelen J MayfieldSarah SheridanRobert ThomsenTake NaseriMichael C DavidDaniel EngelmanAndrew C SteerPatricia M GravesColleen L Lau

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2023)

We found moderate prevalence of scabies in two population-representative surveys conducted within 8 months of the 2018 MDA for lymphatic filariasis. Prevalence appeared to increase between the surveys, and ongoing surveillance is recommended, particularly in young children.

Keyphrases

drug administration
risk factors
cross sectional
lymph node
public health
high intensity
cell death
signaling pathway