Journal article
A framework for scabies control
D Engelman, M Marks, AC Steer, A Beshah, G Biswas, O Chosidow, LE Coffeng, BL Dofitas, W Enbiale, M Fallah, E Gasimov, A Hopkins, J Jacobson, JM Kaldor, F Ly, CD Mackenzie, J McVernon, M Parnaby, M Rainimaqaniuci, O Sokana Show all
Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases | PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE | Published : 2021
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Abstract
Scabies is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) causes a significant health burden, particularly in disadvantaged communities and where there is overcrowding. There is emerging evidence that ivermectin-based mass drug administration (MDA) can reduce the prevalence of scabies in some settings, but evidence remains limited, and there are no formal guidelines to inform control efforts. An informal World Health Organization (WHO) consultation was organized to find agreement on strategies for global control. The consultation resulted in a framework for scabies control and recommendations for mapping of disease burden, delivery of interventions, and establishing monitoring and evaluation. Key operat..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The expert meeting was partly supported by the International League of Dermatological Societies. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.