Costs of primary healthcare presentations and hospital admissions for scabies and related skin infections in Fiji, 2018–2019

Scabies and related bacterial skin and soft tissue infections are highly prevalent in many tropical, low- and middle-income settings. These skin conditions contribute to higher healthcare costs and burdens on healthcare systems.

Citation:
Akpan E, Thean LJ, Baskota R, ……. Kado J, Romani L, et al. Costs of primary healthcare presentations and hospital admissions for scabies and related skin infections in Fiji, 2018–2019. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024;4(10).

Keywords:
Skin infections; Fiji trial; scabies; healthcare costs

Abstract:
Scabies and related bacterial skin and soft tissue infections are highly prevalent in many tropical, low- and middle-income settings. These skin conditions contribute to higher healthcare costs and burdens on healthcare systems.