Scabies and Pediculosis in Penitentiary Institutions in Poland-A Study of Ectoparasitoses in Confinement Conditions

Scabies (caused by var. ) and pediculosis (caused by ) are infectious diseases common in educational institutions and long-term care centres. The aim of the study was to assess the scale of the phenomenon in confinement conditions favouring the spread of these parasitoses. Data on the prevalence of...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2020-08, Vol.17 (17), p.6086
Main Authors: Bartosik, Katarzyna, Tytuła, Andrzej, Zając, Zbigniew, Buczek, Weronika, Jasztal-Kniażuk, Anita, Błaszkiewicz, Paweł Szczepan, Borzęcki, Adam
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Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Confinement
Correlation analysis
Humans
Infections
Infectious diseases
Lice Infestations - epidemiology
Long-term care
Parasites
Parasitic diseases
Pediculus humanus
Poland - epidemiology
Population
Prisoners
Prisons
Sarcoptes scabiei
Scabies
Scabies - epidemiology
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Summary:Scabies (caused by var. ) and pediculosis (caused by ) are infectious diseases common in educational institutions and long-term care centres. The aim of the study was to assess the scale of the phenomenon in confinement conditions favouring the spread of these parasitoses. Data on the prevalence of scabies (2001-2015) and pediculosis (2008-2015) in Polish prisoners were provided by the Central Board of Prison Service. The information for the period between 2010 and 2015 in the Lublin Province was obtained from the District Inspectorate of the Prison Service in Lublin. Correlations between the prevalence of scabies and pediculosis and the number of prisoners were analysed, as well as correlations between the number of passes granted to prisoners and the prevalence of scabies and pediculosis in incarcerated individuals. The prevalence of scabies and pediculosis in Polish prisoners has been estimated at 2.3% and 1.9%, respectively. Pediculosis and scabies are still current issues in Polish prisons. Convicts returning from passes and new prisoners should be carefully examined and monitored for the presence of var. and invasion. Education of prisoners could be a promising tool in prevention of scabies and pediculosis in correctional settings.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph17176086