Title: How common is scabies in Ethiopia?
Course: Communicable Diseases Part 4 - Ethiopia (Full)

How common is scabies in Ethiopia?

Scabies mites are found worldwide, in all communities and climates. There are thought to be about 300 million cases of scabies in the world each year. In Ethiopia, as elsewhere, scabies is common where there is poverty, poor water supply, poor sanitation and overcrowding.