Prevalence and risk factors of scabies among orphans: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh
One-third of the children living in the orphanages were suffering from scabies. Male children and those who live in crowded facilities and had close contact with infected peers were at higher risk of scabies.
Authors
- Mohammad Jahid Hasan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9212-1739)
- Md. Rashidul Hasan
- Md. Abdur Rafi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5415-6399)
- Md. Golam Hossain
Institutions
- University of Rajshahi (BD)
- Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013671
- Primary Topic
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00