Scabies Flashcards by Morgan Hart | Brainscape

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Scabies

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scabes mite
spread by prolonged skin contact
mite burrows, lays eggs

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Features of scabies

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widespread intense itch
linear burrows
excoriation marks, infection

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Management of scabies

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permethrin 5%
(inform pruritis will persist post-eradication)

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Patient advice on scabies

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avoid close physical contact until treatment complete
treat all household and physical contacts at same time
wash all clothing, bedding, towels etc. on first day of treatment

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