Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Health Sciences: Monthly Events and News Bulletin (Volume: 3, Issue: 35, November 2023)

“SCABIES AFFECTS HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE EVERY YEAR” Making statements about "Scabies Disease", which spreads rapidly and reduces the quality of life of people, Public Health Specialist Asst. Prof. Nurten ELKİN also added: ''Scabies is an important public health problem that affects hundreds of millions of individuals in the world every year. Hygiene should be taken into consideration especially in public transportation and crowded environments. Personal items such as towels, linens, underwear should never be shared." Scabies, an infectious disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, with itching on the skin, can be seen in all age groups. Stating that scabies is a significant public health problem, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health Specialist Asst. Prof. Nurten Elkin: "It is more common especially in places such as schools, dormitories and nursing homes. Just as the disease is transmitted by close contact from person to person for 15-20 minutes, the use of the same pillows, quilts, sheets and common clothes is a major risk factor. "