Infestations and Bites Flashcards
1
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what is pediculus humanus var. capitis
A
- head lice
2
Q
pedulosis capitis is found where
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- proximal hair shaft of occipital scalp
3
Q
are pediculosis capitis moveable
A
- not movable along hair shafts
4
Q
pediculosis capitis most common in what age group
A
- children
5
Q
pediculosis capitis transmitted by
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- direct contact - combs - pillows
6
Q
pediculus humanus var. capitis is what kind of louse
A
- head louse
7
Q
pediculus humanus var. corporis is what kind of louse
A
- body louse
8
Q
phthrius pubis is what kind of louse
A
- pubic or crab louse
9
Q
what indicates live infection in pediculosis
A
- live adult lice - immature nymphs (nits) - viable eggs
10
Q
treatment of pediculosis
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- physical removal - OTC/prescription topical therapy - 1% permethrin lotion
11
Q
treatment of pediculosis for resistant cases
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- topical ivermectin - malathion
12
Q
what condition is indicative of burrows in the web spaces of the hand
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- scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei)
13
Q
diagnostic procedure for scabies
A
- skin scraping (mineral oil prep)
14
Q
what is the name for scabies feces
A
- scybala
15
Q
scabies is more common in what gender and age
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- women and children
16
Q
scabies is more common in what setting
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- group settings