Prevalence of papular urticaria caused by flea bites and associated factors in children 1-6 years of age in Bogotá, D.C.

Evelyne HalpertElizabeth BorreroMilciades Ibañez-PinillaPablo ChaparroJorge MolinaMaritza TorresElizabeth García

Published in: The World Allergy Organization journal (2017)

A high prevalence of papular urticaria caused by flea bite was found in Bogotá D.C. The main factors associated with the disease might be modified with the implementation of prevention, control strategies in housing, educational institutions, and public transportation.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
young adults
risk factors
mental health
mental illness
quality improvement
emergency department