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Incidence of scabies from 1996 to 2022: a retrospective single centre cohort study from Finland

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Our observation of increasing numbers of cases of scabies being diagnosed in our clinic in Oulu, northern Finland, led us to conduct a retrospective study of the epidemiology of scabies in our area from 1996 to 2022. We found a pattern of growing incidence during that period, especially among adolescents in more recent years. We found different seasonal incidence peaks among different age groups.

Source: British Journal of Dermatology

DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljae400

Authors: Ella Jokela, Anna Mikola, Eetu Kiviniemi, Jari Jokelainen, Suvi-Päivikki Sinikumpu, Laura Huilaja

Institutions: University of Oulu, Oulu University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Dermatological diseases and infestations

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,008