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. 2021 Jun;27(6):1693-1696.
doi: 10.3201/eid2706.203681.

Reemergence of Scabies Driven by Adolescents and Young Adults, Germany, 2009-2018

Felix Reichert, Maike Schulz, Elke Mertens, Raskit Lachmann, Anton Aebischer

Reemergence of Scabies Driven by Adolescents and Young Adults, Germany, 2009-2018

Felix Reichert et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2021 Jun.

Abstract

To validate anecdotal evidence on scabies infestations, we analyzed inpatient and outpatient claims data in Germany. Scabies diagnoses increased 9-fold and treatment failure 4-fold during 2009-2018, driven mainly by persons 15-24 years of age. Prevention and control in young adults appear key because of these persons' high mobility and social connectivity.

Keywords: Europe; Germany; incidence; parasites; scabicides; scabies; treatment failure; young adults.

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Figure 1
Scabies diagnoses in outpatient clinics among members of statutory health insurance funds and in hospitals, by year, Germany, 1994–2018. Scales for the y-axes differ substantially to underscore patterns but do not permit direct comparisons.
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Figure 2
Incidence of scabies diagnoses in outpatient clinics per 100,000 members of statutory health insurance funds, by age group, Germany, 2009–2018.
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