Increase in cases of scabies in humans in Barahona and its prevention

Health authorities in the province of Barahona, Dominican Republic, have reported an increase in cases of human scabies. The rise in infections has prompted a focus on preventative measures to curb the spread of the condition within the local population.

Preliminary assessments identify several primary factors contributing to the outbreak. Experts point to a lack of personal hygiene, living conditions characterized by overcrowding, and the improper handling of animals suffering from skin diseases as key elements facilitating the transmission of the parasite.