Publications by authors named "Genevia Wamba Lekemo"
PLOS Glob Public Health
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Scabies, caused by a mite, is a major health issue worldwide, particularly in low-resource countries, leading to complications like impetigo which can risk severe conditions like sepsis.
- A survey conducted in Pikine/Dakar in 2022 examined 1,697 participants, revealing a scabies prevalence of 1.6%, primarily affecting school-aged children, with identified risk factors including young age and Koranic school attendance.
- The study highlights the need for targeted public health interventions focusing on Koranic schools and impoverished households to effectively address the burden of scabies in urban sub-Saharan Africa.
