DERM- bed bugs

Question 1

DDT

Answer 1

banned- resurgence

Question 2

description

Answer 2

reddish-brown no wings, oval shaped, legnth of apple seed (1/4-3/8th”)

can go a year without eating, lifespan 6-12m

Question 3

enviornment

Answer 3

warm and dark

Question 4

feeding

Answer 4

injects numbing chemical (results in rash) can feed up to 5 min

2-3 bites in row or circle

“breakfast, lunch dinner pattern”

Question 5

treatment

Answer 5

none unless symptomatic (allergic rxn or infection)

May use systemic atb or antihistamine

Question 6

education

Answer 6

clean all linens/mattresses

hot wash/hot dry/vacuming

exterminator

locations: furniture, walls, drawers, wall hangings, remove clutter in drawers

never place luggage on floor

check mattress seems with alcohol - causes feces to disolve into red/brown color