Epidemiological Situation of Scabies Among the Population of the Republic of Tatarstan

Objective is to describe the epidemiological situation of scabies among the population of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of the incidence of scabies in has been carried out from statistical form No. 9 «Information on sexually transmitted infections and contagious skin diseases» for 2015–2024 from Microsoft Excel (USA) and StatTech (Russia). The results are presented in relative terms: the incidence rate per 100,000 population and the structure as a percentage.

Results. For 2015–2018 there is a downward trend in the incidence of scabies in the population, and for 2018–2024 there is an increase. High rates of scabies incidence were registered among the city residents (84 %). In the age structure of patients, more than 50 % are over the age of 18. Women account for 52 % of patients and boys account for 53 % of children. People over 40 years of age (27,6 %) and children from 0 to 14 years of age (37,4 %) predominate among those with scabies. In 40,0 % of cases, scabies was registered in preschoolers and schoolchildren.

Discussion. The increase in morbidity rates, with a predominance of children and people over 40 years of age in the republic, is a reflection of the instability of the epidemiological situation, which creates prerequisites for strengthening existing and introducing new preventive strategies.

Conclusion. The problem of scabies remains relevant due to the high prevalence of infection, which indicates the importance of anti-epidemic and therapeutic measures.

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