Success of a scabies control program in an Australian Aboriginal community

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Abstract
To adapt, implement and evaluate a model of scabies control in an Australian Aboriginal community. After initially examining the population, we offered all residents treatment with 5% permethrin cream. Visits were made during the ensuing 25 months to rescreen and to treat newcases of scabies and contacts. The prevalence of scabies was reduced from 28.8% before the program to 2 years. It could prove useful for other communities with high rates of scabies and pyoderma.

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