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

• Main Authors: George Taiaroa (Author), Ben Matalavea (Author), Malama Tafuna'i (Author), Jake A Lacey (Author), David J Price (Author), Lupeoletalalelei Isaia (Author), Hinauri Leaupepe (Author), Satupaitea Viali (Author), Darren Lee (Author), Claire L Gorrie (Author), Deborah A Williamson (Author), Susan Jack (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 a...