The prevalence of Scabies in patients of Wasit Province, Iraq

Abstract

This study was conducted in Wasit Province, Iraq, to evaluate the incidence of scabies among patients from both genders at different ages (one year to over 60 years old). The study was performed on 100 patients, who visited the Dermatology Clinic in Al-Karama Teaching Hospital, during the period from January, 2021 to April, 2021. Scabies was diagnosed in 100 (100%) patients. Significantly (p≤0.05) higher rates (20.11% and 20.5%) of scabies were observed among age groups (11-20 and 21-30 years, respectively); however, the incidence rate was significantly (p≤0.05) decreased in correlation with the increase in the age of patients. Moreover, the urban residence showed significantly (p≤0.05) higher incidence rates (75%) when compared to those recorded in the patients from rural residence (25%). Furthermore, 60 (60%) patients caught the infestation at home, and 40 (40%) patients acquired the infestation outside. This study provides some important data about the disease situation in Wasit Province, Iraq.