Control of scabies, skin sores and haematuria in children in the Solomon Islands: another role for ivermectin
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of a 3-year programme aimed at controlling scabies on five small lagoon islands in the Solomon Islands by monitoring scabies, skin sores, streptococcal skin contamination, serology and haematuria in the island children. METHODS: Control was achieved by treating almos...
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Main Authors: | Lawrence Gregor (Author), Leafasia Judson (Author), Sheridan John (Author), Hills Susan (Author), Wate Janet (Author), Wate Christine (Author), Montgomery Janet (Author), Pandeya Nirmala (Author), Purdie David (Author) |
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The World Health Organization,
2005-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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