Epidemiologic evidence on the ocurrence of scabies in humans, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei (DeGeer, 1778) var. canis (Bourguignon, 1853)

Authors

  • Maria Helena Matiko Akao Larsson Univesidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia; Departamento de Patologia e Clínica Médicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101978000300007

Keywords:

Scabies, Dogs, Sarcoptes scabiei

Abstract

The human infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis was studied. From 143 humans which were in close contact with 27 infested animals, the author was able to detect 58 infested individuals (40.56%). The incidence of this zoonosis was higher among women than men and individuals of all ages were indiscriminately affected. The scabies agent was observed in 3 out of 12 pacients submitted to skin scraping.

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Published

1978-09-01

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (1978)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Larsson, M. H. M. A. (1978). Epidemiologic evidence on the ocurrence of scabies in humans, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei (DeGeer, 1778) var. canis (Bourguignon, 1853) . Revista De Saúde Pública, 12(3), 333-339. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101978000300007