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Prevalence and associated risk factors of scabies and impetigo: A cross-sectional study in Tutume district, Botswana

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  • Leungo Audrey Rainer
  • Tuduetso Leka Molefi
  • Sidney Otladisa Kololo
  • Tshepo Botho Leeme
  • Mpho Selemogo
  • Mooketsi Molefi

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Background: The epidemiology of scabies is poorly understood, particularly in regions with high disease burden. This lack of epidemiological data, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, hampers the control and preventative measures. This study is aimed at estimating the prevalence and associated risk factors of scabies and impetigo in the Nata and Sowa catchment areas of Tutume district. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Tutume District, targeting the settlements of Manxhotae, Malelejwe, Ndutshaa, and Tshwaane. Participants were randomly selected from households in the settlements. Data were collected using questionnaires, and participants were classified as having scabies typical lesions if they met criteria B and or C of International Alliance for the Control of Scabies (IACS) consensus criteria. Statistical significance was set at p

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  • Leungo Audrey Rainer & Tuduetso Leka Molefi & Sidney Otladisa Kololo & Tshepo Botho Leeme & Mpho Selemogo & Mooketsi Molefi, 2024. "Prevalence and associated risk factors of scabies and impetigo: A cross-sectional study in Tutume district, Botswana," PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(6), pages 1-10, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pntd00:0011495
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011495
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