23/04/2026
Delighted to announce our latest study published in IJID Regions!
We are delighted to share our new article, “Factors Associated with Scabies Severity and Reinfection: A Cross-Sectional Study during Recent Surges in the Chattogram Division, Bangladesh”, published in IJID Regions (Elsevier – Scopus indexed).
🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2026.100899
This research, led by Md. Safayet Hossain and Monirul Islam, investigates the severity patterns and reinfection dynamics of scabies during recent outbreaks in the Chattogram division of Bangladesh, highlighting an important yet often neglected public health concern.
Key Findings ::
--> Scabies severity was high, with about 44.3% of participants suffering from severe scabies in the Chattogram division.
--> Reinfection was very common, and around 34.1% of participants experienced ≥3 reinfections within the last 12 months.
--> Geographical clustering was observed, with Chattogram district identified as a major hotspot for both severity and reinfection patterns.
--> Age pattern: Children and older adults had significantly higher odds of severe infection compared to other age groups.
--> Education effect: Lower educational level was strongly associated with both higher severity and increased reinfection risk.
--> Hygiene and environment: Poor hygiene practices (e.g., infrequent bathing, sharing clothes/bedding, dusty environment) were significantly linked with worse outcomes.
--> Household transmission was a key driver, especially when family members were infected or treatment was not given to all contacts.
--> Treatment insight: Combined treatment strategies were more effective than single or traditional approaches in reducing severity and reinfection.
At the Global Public Health Research Foundation (GPHRF), we remain committed to generating evidence that strengthens infectious disease control strategies and improves community health outcomes in Bangladesh and similar settings.
