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Pediculosis Flashcards

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What is the lice that causes head and body lice?

A

Pediculus humanus

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What is the lice that causes pubic lice?

A

Pthirius pubis

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What are two other names for pubic lice?

A

Pthiriasis

Crabs

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What other diseases can body lice transmit?

A

Bartonella henslae, trench fever

Rickettsia prowazeki, epidemic typhus.

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How are lice infections treated?

A

With Insecticides

Permethrin cream, applied then washed off after 10 minutes
Pyrethrin shampoo

Malathion in isopropyl alcohol for 8-12 hours.
An organophosphate

Ivermectin in refractory cases

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