Prevalence of scabies and head lice among children in a welfare home in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
- Author:
Muhammad Zayyid, M
;
Saidatul Saadah, R
;
Adil, A R
;
Rohela, M
;
Jamaiah, I
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Tropical Biomedicine
2010;27(3):442-6
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
This is a survey of 120 children for scabies and head lice infestations in a welfare home in Pulau Pinang. Children from this welfare home (Rumah Kanak-Kanak Taman Bakti, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang) were randomly selected. Majority of them were Malays (72.5%) and the rest were Indians. The infestation rates were highest in the 10-12 years age group with 46% and 70% for scabies and head lice respectively. Head lice was more commonly seen in girls (65%) than boys (29%). Scabies was more commonly seen in boys (50%) than girls (16%). Overall prevalence rate for scabies was 31% and for head lice infestation was 49%.
