Frequency of Scabies and Pediculosis in Different Age Groups in the Republic of Karakalpakstan for 2014

Abstract

Scabies is the most common parasitic skin disease. However, the true incidence rate does not reflect the intensive rate, which in 1997 was 217.6 per 100,000 of population, in 1998 - 172.6, in 1999 - 149, in 2000 - 144. Morbidity is not taken into account when patients refer to general medical specialists’ networks (therapists, pediatricians), as well as dermatovenerologists, when self-medicating. The intensity of head lice disease ranges from 200-300 cases per 100,000 people. 35% of patients are young people aged 15 to 24 years, 27% are children up to 14 years old, 16% are more mature age group 35-50 years.