A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SARCOPTES SCABIEI INFESTATION IN DUHOK CITY

SEASONAL VARIATIONS, AGE, AND GENDER DIFFERENCES

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https://doi.org/10.58395/3zd1y031

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Sarcoptes scabiei, Scabies, infestation, prevalence, Gender

Abstract

Scabies, a highly contagious skin disease that can cause serious complications for people who are infected, is caused by an overgrowth of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. 

The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of scabies infestation among patients presenting Hospital in Duhok City, and its relation with age, gender and seasonal variations. A total of 1450 patients were infested with scabies, with the highest prevalence observed in females (50.89%). The most infested age group was 1-15 years in children, and above 45 years in the elderly. The lowest incidence was recorded in the 16-30 age group. Seasonal analysis showed the highest infestation rate in winter (33.17%) and the lowest in summer (18.55%). According to this study, we can conclude that the adequate health education and preventive measures against scabies infestation are very important.

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Author Biographies

  • Dr. Arshad M. Abdullah, University of Duhok

    Assistant Professor in Molecular Parasitology, University of Duhok, College of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Science

  • Shawbo Abdul-Qader, University of Duhok

    Bachelor of Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Duhok

  • Kosar Kosar Burhan, University of Duhok

    Bachelor of Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Duhok

  • Manal Imad, University of Duhok

    Bachelor of Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Duhok

  • Noora Ismaeel, University of Duhok

    Bachelor of Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Duhok

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2025-12-15

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Mohammad Abdullah, arshad; Abdul-Qader, S.; Kosar Burhan, K.; Imad, M.; Ismaeel, N. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SARCOPTES SCABIEI INFESTATION IN DUHOK CITY: SEASONAL VARIATIONS, AGE, AND GENDER DIFFERENCES. Probl Infect Parasit Dis 2025, 53 (3), 60-63. https://doi.org/10.58395/3zd1y031.