Changing patterns in the distribution of skin lesions of scabies during the COVID-19 pandemic - a cross-sectional observational study
Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences
; 11(13):910-912, 2022.
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in English
| CAB Abstracts | ID: covidwho-2322339
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
An ectoparasitic disease, scabies, caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. Some of the predisposing factors are overcrowding, unhygienic surroundings, immunocompromised status, dementia, homelessness, and sexual contact. In this study, we wanted to evaluate the changed distribution of lesions of scabies during pandemic.METHODS:
A cross sectional study was performed on 600 patients attending the skin department of our tertiary care hospital over a period of 6 months. The sites of the scabies lesions were noted along with types of lesions. Demographic data and history of regular hand washing and sanitization were also documented.RESULTS:
Our study revealed an important correlation between change in pattern of distribution of scabies lesions from being less frequent on finger webs (19%) to being more frequent on abdomen (periumbilical area) (73%) and groins (67%) due to regular hand washing and frequent sanitization, in this pandemic era.CONCLUSIONS:
A significant change in distribution of skin lesions in scabies can be noticed during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Protozoan; Helminth and Arthropod Parasites of Humans [VV220]; Prion; Viral; Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens of Humans [VV210]; scabies; skin diseases; skin; lesions; viral diseases; coronavirus disease 2019; human diseases; cross-sectional studies; observational studies; pandemics; abdomen; hand washing; sanitation; epidemiology; disease distribution; ectoparasitoses; parasitoses; parasites; Sarcoptes scabiei; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; man; Uttar Pradesh; India; Sarcoptes; Sarcoptidae; Astigmata; mites; Acari; Arachnida; arthropods; invertebrates; animals; eukaryotes; Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus; Betacoronavirus; Coronavirinae; Coronaviridae; Nidovirales; positive-sense ssRNA Viruses; ssRNA Viruses; RNA Viruses; viruses; Homo; Hominidae; primates; mammals; vertebrates; Chordata; Commonwealth of Nations; lower-middle income countries; medium Human Development Index countries; South Asia; Asia; dermatoses; dermis; SARS-CoV-2; viral infections; parasitosis; parasitic diseases; parasitic infestations
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Etiology study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences
Year:
2022
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