High levels of scabies and malnutrition amongst orphans referred to a hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

High levels of scabies and malnutrition amongst orphans referred to a hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Introduction: Orphans are at high risk for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and other comorbidities such as malnutrition. We investigated how many orphans suffered from scabies, other NTDs and malnutrition. Methodology: A descriptive study using medical records of orphans referred to a teachin...

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Main Authors: Balew Arega, Ermias Diro, Taye Zewude, Tadesse Getahun, Asnake Agunie, Philip Owiti, Mbazi Senkoro, Saskia van Henten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
Congregate settings
scabies
vulnerable populations
integrated approach
operational research
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/11712
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