Parasitic skin infections Flashcards
1
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Scabies
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Caused by sarcoptes scabei
2
Q
Chronic crusted form of scabies
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Norweigan scabies
Highly infectious
3
Q
Incubation period of scabies
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Up to 6 weeks
4
Q
Symptoms of scabies
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Intensely itchy rash affecting finger webs, wrists and genital area
5
Q
Treatment of scabies
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Malathion lotion
Benzyl benzoate.
6
Q
Pediculus capitis
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Head louse (lice)
7
Q
Pediculus Corporis
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Body louse- vagabonds disease
8
Q
Phthirus pubis
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Pubic louse
9
Q
Treatment of lice
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Malathion