CCDM Scabies

Question 1

what is the etiologic agent of scabies?

Answer 1

sarcoptes scabiel

Question 2

what is the reservoir for scabies?

Answer 2

humans

Question 3

what is the mode of transmission for scabies?

Answer 3

transfer of parasites commonly occurs through prolonged direct contact with infested skin and also during sexual contact

Question 4

what is the incubation period for scabies in persons without previous exposures?

Answer 4

2-6 weeks before onset of itching

Question 5

what is the inubation period for scabies in persons who have been previously infestations?

Answer 5

1-4 days after re-expure

Question 6

what is the period of communicability for scabies?

Answer 6

untill mites and eggs are destroyed by treatment, ordinarily after 1 or occasionally 2 coursed of treatment a week apart

Question 7

Who must report scabies to?

Answer 7

local health authority

Question 8

what are the isloation protocols for scabies?

Answer 8

exvlude infested individuals from school or work untilthe day after treatment.
For hospitalized PTs contact isolation for 24 hours

Question 9

do PTs with scabies need to be quarantined?

Answer 9

no

Question 10

What is the specific treament for scabies?

Answer 10

5% permethrin.