MODERN FEATURES OF THE CLINICAL COURSE OF SCABIES

Abstract

Purpose. To study and analyze the level of morbidity and features of the clinical course ofscabies in adults in Chernivtsi region over the past three years.Material and methods. The study and analysis of the incidence rate and nature of clinicalmanifestations of scabies in adults in the Chernivtsi region over the last three years(2017-2019) using clinical and statistical research methods.Results. It has been found that the incidence rate of scabies among the adult populationof the Chernivtsi region over the past three years increased by 1.46 times, and amongthe urban population - by 1.93 times. Typical clinical manifestations of dermatosis werediagnosed in 47,4% of persons among patients with scabies, and atypical forms ofscabies: low-symptom ("well-groomed" or "treated"), complicated (pyoderma, allergicdermatitis and eczematization) and post-scabious lymphoplasia were diagnosed in morethan half (52.6%) of patients, which indicates the need for a comprehensive examinationof such patients to identify possible factors of the atypical and complicated clinicalcourse of dermatosis and planning of rational therapeutic and preventive measures forthese patients.Conclusion. The incidence of scabies among the adult population of the Chernivtsi regionover the past three years has a tendency to increase, especially among urban residents.Among the clinical manifestations of scabies in recent years, most (52,6%) are atypicalforms of dermatosis, which should be taken into account while examining and treatingsuch patients, as well as when carrying out preventive and sanitary-educational measuresamong the population.