Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 160 views

    Pediculosis: (Phthipiasis)

    Uploaded by

    Krizelle Varona
    Pediculosis is caused by head lice, body lice, or crab lice that lay eggs on hair. It spreads through direct head-to-head contact and is common in school-aged children. Symptoms include itching of the scalp from nits attached to hairs. Treatment involves using medicated shampoo like Kwell and combing out lice and nits, while prevention requires washing bedding and clothing during treatment and avoiding close contact with infected individuals.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Pediculosis: (Phthipiasis)

    Uploaded by

    Krizelle Varona
    160 views8 pages
    Pediculosis is caused by head lice, body lice, or crab lice that lay eggs on hair. It spreads through direct head-to-head contact and is common in school-aged children. Symptoms include itching of the scalp from nits attached to hairs. Treatment involves using medicated shampoo like Kwell and combing out lice and nits, while prevention requires washing bedding and clothing during treatment and avoiding close contact with infected individuals.

    Original Description:

    A report about Pediculosis

    Original Title

    pediculosis

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Pediculosis is caused by head lice, body lice, or crab lice that lay eggs on hair. It spreads through direct head-to-head contact and is common in school-aged children. Symptoms include itching of the scalp from nits attached to hairs. Treatment involves using medicated shampoo like Kwell and combing out lice and nits, while prevention requires washing bedding and clothing during treatment and avoiding close contact with infected individuals.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    160 views8 pages

    Pediculosis: (Phthipiasis)

    Uploaded by

    Krizelle Varona
    Pediculosis is caused by head lice, body lice, or crab lice that lay eggs on hair. It spreads through direct head-to-head contact and is common in school-aged children. Symptoms include itching of the scalp from nits attached to hairs. Treatment involves using medicated shampoo like Kwell and combing out lice and nits, while prevention requires washing bedding and clothing during treatment and avoiding close contact with infected individuals.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    You are on page 1of 8

    PEDICULOSIS

    ( Phthipiasis )
    CAUSATIVE AGENT:
    • Pediculosis humanus capitis

    Capitis (head lice)


    Corporis (body lice)
    Pubis (crab lice)

    • The adult louse usually lives and lay eggs close to the scalp. It lays 50-150
    eggs during her lifetime. The nits (eggs) are cemented to the hair and hatch
    within 1 week.
    MODE OF TRANSMISSION:
    • Direct head-to-head contact
    • Common in school age

    Incubation Period:
    > 1-2 days
    PATHOGNOMONIC SIGN:
     Itchiness of the scalp
     its attached to the hairs.
    MANAGEMENT / TREATMENT:
     Kwell shampoo
     One tbsp water + one tbsp vinegar
     Combing through the hair with a finetoothed comb.
    PREVENTION:
     Bed, linens, and towels and clothing need to be washed during the
    treatment.
     Proper hygiene
     Avoid close contact with those who are infested.
    Questions:
    1. The following are ways to prevent the spread of Pediculosis EXCEPT.

    a) Avoid close contact with those who are infested.


    b) Bed, linens, and towels and clothing need to be washed during the
    treatment.
    c) Share personal items such as combs, brushes, or towels with your
    loved ones.
    d) Proper hygiene.
    2. What is the treatment for pediculosis?

    a) One tbsp water + one tbsp soy sauce


    b) Combing through the hair with a comb.
    c) Kwell Shampoo

    You might also like

    pFad - Phonifier reborn

    Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

    Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


    Alternative Proxies:

    Alternative Proxy

    pFad Proxy

    pFad v3 Proxy

    pFad v4 Proxy