Abstract
Scabies remains a major problem in Aboriginal communities within the Northern Territory of Australia. Secondary skin infection with Group A streptococcus (GAS) is very common and post-streptococcal disease rates remain high. Treating families in isolation will have only limited success, as reinfection frequently occurs as a result of the high levels of movement between households and communities. We describe the results of a successful community intervention to reduce scabies and GAS skin infection in one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, 15 months post-intervention, and we discuss factors that have led to the success and sustainability of the program.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 274-277 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Australasian Journal of Dermatology |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 4 |
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Publication status | Published - 2002 |