The prevalence and association with health-related quality of life of tungiasis and scabies in schoolchildren in southern Ethiopia.

The prevalence and association with health-related quality of life of tungiasis and scabies in schoolchildren in southern Ethiopia.

BACKGROUND:The prevalence of skin disease in low and middle income countries is high and communicable skin diseases are a significant public health problem. Tungiasis is an ectoparasite infestation caused by the flea Tunga penetrans, which has a widespread geographical distribution. Tungiasis causes...

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Main Authors: Stephen L Walker, Eglantine Lebas, Valentina De Sario, Zeleke Deyasso, Shimelis N Doni, Michael Marks, Chrissy H Roberts, Saba M Lambert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-08-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5557602?pdf=render

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