The study was conducted to assess the prevalence of scabies among residential school children, Nellore. Scabies known colloguially as the seven-year itch is a contagious skin infection that occur among human and other animals. Normally the skin harbors a variety of bacterial, viral and fungal infections. The degree of pathogenicity of the organism depends on its invasiveness and toxicity, the integrity of the skin, the immune and cellular defenses of the host. Quantitative approach and Descriptive research design were selected to conduct study among 30 School children from residential schools in Nellore. Subjects were selected by using Non -Probability convenience sampling technique. The data collection procedure was carried out in residential school at Nellore. The observational checklist was used to assess the scabies consent was taken and good interpersonal relationship was established. The study results shows that, prevalence of scabies among 30 samples, 18(60%) had mild scabies, 11(36.6%) had moderate scabbies and 1(3.33%) had severe scabies. Based on the study, majority of residential school children having mild scabies. Researcher suggested that the educational programme can be organized to create awareness among residential school children regarding prevention of scabies.
Key words: scabies, children, residential schools, prevalence.
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