GAS Skin Disease in Indigenous Communities — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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HardCommunity & Indigenous HealthGAS Skin Disease in Indigenous CommunitiesRACP Paediatrics

Aboriginal child aged 6 has recurrent skin sores and scabies. 12 household occupants. Most effective public health strategy?

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Correct answer: A — Mass drug administration for scabies + environmental health improvements

Community-wide scabies treatment combined with environmental health improvements is most effective.

Reference: NHMRC – 2024 – Skin Health in Remote Aboriginal Communities