A Prospective Study to Assess the Scabies Outbreak in a Known Population: A Hospital Based Study

Abstract

Background: Scabies is a skin disease caused by infestation with the mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. The present study was conducted to assess the Scabies Outbreak in a Known Population.Materials and Methods: The prospective study was conducted to assess the Scabies Outbreak in a Known Population over a period of 1 year. Data was recorded and examinations were done. The recorded data was compiled, and data analysis was done using SPSS Version 20.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA). Results: In the present study a total population of 565 participants were included in which 325 participants (57.52%) had scabies. 33.53% males had scabies and 66.46% females had scabies. Maximum cases were in the age group 71-80 years (54.76%).17.84% patients had sign & symptoms. Itching was present in 50% patients, scratching in 20.68% patients, rashes in 39.65% patients. Conclusion: The present study concluded that the prevalence of scabies was 57.52% in a known population and prevalent in females than males.