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Factors supporting sustainability of a community-based scabies control program.
- Source :
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The Australasian journal of dermatology [Australas J Dermatol] 2002 Nov; Vol. 43 (4), pp. 274-7. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Scabies remains a major problem in Aboriginal communities within the Northern Territory of Australia. Secondary skin infection with Group A streptococcus (GAS) is very common and post-streptococcal disease rates remain high. Treating families in isolation will have only limited success, as reinfection frequently occurs as a result of the high levels of movement between households and communities. We describe the results of a successful community intervention to reduce scabies and GAS skin infection in one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, 15 months post-intervention, and we discuss factors that have led to the success and sustainability of the program.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0004-8380
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Australasian journal of dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12423434
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-0960.2002.00626.x