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Scabies-features and transmission (6)

A 
parasitic mite
mainly transmitted by holding hands
type IV hypersensitivity reaction
indurated lesions w. intense pruritus
burrows following from papules seen
Polymorphic SYMMETRICAL rash mainly seen in webs of hands (also buttocks, genitalia, peri-umbilical, flexor aspect of wrist, extensor aspect of elbows, anterior axillary folds)
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Features of Norwegian scabies (2)

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mainly affects immunocompromised/elderly

more infectious and harder to treat

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Mx of scabies (4)

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full STI screen
Permethrin cream 1st line, malathion 2nd: apply to whole body and wash off after 12hrs
antihistamines help pruritus
wash clothes at 50degress

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Features of pubic lice

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affect hair on genitals, thighs, eyebrows and eyelashes

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Mx of pubic lice (4)

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full STI screen
permethrin or malathion cream
phenothrin
carbaryl

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