HEADLICE

Headlice is

• humanus capitis Pediculus

• humanus capitis kututis

• Ichitis katir kamotis

• Pediculus humanus capitis

Head lice are parasites that live in the ____ and feed off the ______from the scalp.

• blood hair

• hair blood

• skin mucus

• groin axilla

Two modes of transmission of head lice.

• DIrect and indirect

• hats and scarves

• head to head contact

• pillows and towels

The following are symptoms of Head lice except.

• small red bumps on the scalp or neck

• extreme itchiness in the scalp

• a tickling or crawling sensation on the head

• Dandruff

• all of the above

Identify the image.

• Nymph

• Louse

• Dandruff

• Nits

They can live for three to four weeks and the female louse lays

• 300 per month eggs per day

• 1-5 eggs a day.

• 6 to 10 eggs a day.

• 20 eggs per day

Complications of headlice includes except.

• severe itchiness of the scalp

• breakage of the skin

• iron deficiency anemia

• allergic reaction to louse feces or bites

Head lice Treatment includes shampoo or lotion called...

• Permethrin 1%

• Indomethrin 1%

• Olive oil

• Kerosene

Alternative treatment includes except...

• head cap

• olive oil

• fine-toothed lice comb

• Insecticide

Patient Education includes.... tick all that applies.

• Wash clothes and bedding in hot water (54°C) or above

• Soak hair brushes, combs, barrettes, and other hair accessories in hot water (54°C) for 5 to 10 minutes

• Vacuum floors and upholstered furniture

• all of the above