Infection and infestations Part1

Question 1

Red flags: Threadworms

Answer 1

Travel abroad
Insomnia
Weight loss
Repeated occurrence

Question 2

Referral: Threadworms

Answer 2

Not resolved after second dose

Question 3

Red flags: Head lice

Answer 3

Signs of infection due to intensive itching

Question 4

Referral: Head lice

Answer 4

2 weeks after treatment. Ensure to comb after days

Question 5

Red flags: Scabies

Answer 5

Signs of infection due to intensive itching

Question 6

Referral: Scabies

Answer 6

2 weeks after first treatment

Question 7

Red flags: Herpes simplex (Core sore)

Answer 7

Signs of infection( inflammation, fever )
Lesions elsewhere on face or body
Eyes affected
Painless sores

Question 8

Referral: Herpes simplex (Core score)

Answer 8

2 weeks

Question 9

Red Flags: Shingles

Answer 9

Immunosuppression

Eyes affected

Question 10

Referral: Shingles

Answer 10

4 weeks if OTC analgesia recommended alone