AN OBSERVATIONAL PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO ENUMERATE INCIDENCE, PREVALENCE AND OUTBREAK OF SCABIES IN INDIAN POPULATION

Abstract

Background: A mite is the infectious agent that causes scabies, a skin infection. At 300 million instances a year, it is projected to cause major morbidity globally. Scabies may afflict anyone from any socioeconomic background, although it is far more common in those living in poverty or close to other populated areas. Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis Mouse infestation causes scabies, a skin ailment.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the scabies epidemic in a recognised Indian community. Materials and Procedures: A year's worth of data collection and assessment served as the foundation for this prospective clinical trial. The gathered information was statistically assessed, and conclusions were drawn.

Methods: one year worth of data collection and assessment served as the foundation for this prospective clinical trial. The gathered information was statistically assessed, and conclusions were drawn.

Results: A mite is the infectious agent that causes scabies, a skin infection. At 300 million instances a year, it is projected to cause major morbidity globally. Scabies may afflict anyone from any socioeconomic background, although it is far more common in those living in poverty or close to other populated areas. Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis Mouse infestation causes scabies, a skin ailment

Conclusion: Within the constraints of its research, the current study indicates that scabies is very frequent in the known Indian population, with a higher incidence in females than in males. Nevertheless, the current study included several drawbacks, such as biases related to geographic location, a limited sample size, and a brief monitoring time. Therefore, further long-term research with bigger sample sizes and longer observation periods will aid in coming to a conclusive result.