Scabies and impetigo in Samoa: A school-based clinical and molecular epidemiological study.

Journal: The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific
Published Date: Dec 29, 2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Common infections of the skin such as impetigo and scabies represent a large burden of disease globally, being particularly prevalent in tropical and resource-limited settings. Efforts to address these infections through mass drug administrations have recently been shown as efficacious and safe. In Samoa, a Pacific Island nation, there is a marked lack of epidemiological data for these neglected tropical diseases, or appreciation of their drivers in this setting.

Authors

  • George Taiaroa
    Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Ben Matalavea
    Faculty of Medicine, National University of Samoa, Apia, Samoa.
  • Malama Tafuna'i
    Centre for Pacific Health, Division of Health Sciences, The University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
  • Jake A Lacey
    Doherty Department at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • David J Price
    Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory Epidemiology Unit, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Lupeoletalalelei Isaia
    Tupua Tamasese Mea'ole National Hospital Laboratory, Samoa Ministry of Health, Apia, Samoa.
  • Hinauri Leaupepe
    Tupua Tamasese Mea'ole National Hospital Laboratory, Samoa Ministry of Health, Apia, Samoa.
  • Satupaitea Viali
    National Hospital, Samoa Ministry of Health, Apia, Samoa.
  • Darren Lee
    Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory, The University of Melbourne at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Claire L Gorrie
    Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory, The University of Melbourne at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Deborah A Williamson
    Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Susan Jack
    Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, New Zealand.

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