Scabies among the French armed forces in 2015. Issue 3 (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brossier, Constance; Morand, Jean-Jacques; Breton, Anne; Gallineau, Cyrille; Thauvin, Xavier; Berger, Franck; Meynard, Jean-Baptiste; Michel, Remy; Duron, Sandrine
• Is Part Of: Journal of infection. Volume 73:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 297
• Page End: 300
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: Infection -- Periodicals; Bacterial Infections -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2016.06.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-4453

Abstract

Highlights: Incidence of scabies among French armed forces was estimated at 11 cases per 10, 000 person-years in 2015. Scabies is complex to handle notably in community settings. Physicians should be well trained and informed on scabies management to control its spread and limit re-infestation.