Ectoparasites Flashcards
1
Q
The most common genital and pubic ectoparasite infestations are ______
A
Scabies and pubic lice (crabs)
2
Q
Scabies transmission is through…
A
Skin-to-skin contact with someone with scabies
Occasionally acquired via bedding or furnishings
3
Q
Pubic lice transmission is through…
A
Close contact
4
Q
Pubic lice are less frequently seen in NZ since ________ has become common
A
Removal of pubic hair
5
Q
Scabies is associated with what sort of housing conditions?
A
Crowded living or sleeping conditions
Institutional outbreaks have been reported
6
Q
Are pubic lice only found in the genital area?
A
Pubic lice can sometimes be found on coarse hair elsewhere on the body, e.g. eyebrows, eyelashes, chest and axillae
7
Q
A
