Prevalence of scabies and head lice among children in a welfare home in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

نویسندگان

  • M Muhammad Zayyid
  • R Saidatul Saadah
  • A R Adil
  • M Rohela
  • I Jamaiah
چکیده

This is a survey of 120 children for scabies and head lice infestations in a welfare home in Pulau Pinang. Children from this welfare home (Rumah Kanak-Kanak Taman Bakti, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang) were randomly selected. Majority of them were Malays (72.5%) and the rest were Indians. The infestation rates were highest in the 10-12 years age group with 46% and 70% for scabies and head lice respectively. Head lice was more commonly seen in girls (65%) than boys (29%). Scabies was more commonly seen in boys (50%) than girls (16%). Overall prevalence rate for scabies was 31% and for head lice infestation was 49%.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Tropical biomedicine

دوره 27 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010