The diagnosis of scabies by non-expert examiners: A study of diagnostic accuracy.

• Main Authors: Millicent H Osti (Author), Oliver Sokana (Author), Christina Gorae (Author), Margot J Whitfeld (Author), Andrew C Steer (Author), Daniel Engelman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>Although scabies is estimated to be one of the most common skin conditions globally, prevalence data is not available in most settings. Disease mapping is required to develop and monitor successful control programs. Non-expert health workers are likely to play an impor...