Crusted Scabies as Neglected Tropical Disease

Authors

  • Reqgi First Trasia Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Kota Cilegon, Indonesia
  • Titania Nur Shelly Hayana Primary Clinic, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33474/jki.v11i2.19236

Abstract

Scabies is still a health problem in the world, including Indonesia. The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 stated that scabies is included in the Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) which requires large-scale control. In Indonesia, according to data from the Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia the prevalence of scabies in 2017 is 6% of the total population in Indonesia. Discussion on the incidence and prevention of scabies from various regions in Indonesia so far is still not comprehensive. This review will provide an overview related to crusted scabies as neglected tropical disease in Indonesia.

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Published

2023-02-06