TY - JOUR AU - Wochebo, Wondimu AU - Haji, Yusuf AU - Asnake, Solomon PY - 2019 DA - 2019/05/29 TI - Scabies outbreak investigation and risk factors in Kechabira district, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case control study JO - BMC Research Notes SP - 305 VL - 12 IS - 1 AB - Scabies is an infection of the skin, which caused by human itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei. It is a common health problem in Ethiopia, especially during disasters, poor sanitation and overcrowded living condition. However, investigation on scabies outbreak and associated factors was absent or scarce in the country in general and in the study area in particular. Hence, this study was intended to investigate scabies outbreak, identify risk factors, and recommend preventive measures in Kechabira district, Kembata Tembaro zone, Southern Ethiopia. SN - 1756-0500 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4317-x DO - 10.1186/s13104-019-4317-x ID - Wochebo2019 ER -