Pediculosis (Lice)

Question 1

Pediculosis
Pediculus hucapitis
Pediculus corporis
Phthirus pubis

Answer 1

May infest the Head hair, body, or pubic area.

The eggs are called Nits and can survive up to 3 weeks hen removed.

Question 2

History

Answer 2

Exposure to infected persons
Child in school
Sharing hats, combs, clothing
Sx = itcinghing, prickly feeling, Dandruff that moves,white spheres attached to hair shaft.
back of head, neck and around ears.
warmer areas of hair. 
Body Lice: pruritus
Papules 2-4 mm, Axilla, trunk and groin.
Sexually active, regular partner, multiple partners?
PMH: not significant, denies history of STI, Denies previous pedicure infestation. 
Allergies: none
Medication: none

Question 3

Diagnosis

Answer 3

Pediculus …

Question 4

Treatment

Answer 4

Non-pharm: Launder cloths hot water, good hygiene,
Pharm: 1% permethrin (Nix) last for two weeks. Apply leave 10 min, wash
Education: transmission, precautions, Recheck for live lice after treatment. No follow-up.