scabies Flashcards

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scabies

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very contagious parasitic infection-usually via contact

form burrows in the skin folds-webs of hands, webs of abdomen area
see burrows-like linear erythema
ITCH and PAIN
flexors-bum, groin

can take a while to appear

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Complication of scabies

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can get super crusty lesions all over the are

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Treatment of scabies

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Lyclear-permethrim-head to toe 2 times a week - hard to do alone and get right
Wash all bedding and clothes at 50 degrees
Treat all close family members

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