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Dental Fungal infections, Scabies, Pediculosis 7c72d104

All of the following are about Pediculosis capitis except

A
Intolerable itching in severe cases
B
Scalp may be secondarily infected
C
Lymph nodes of neck enlarged
D
Hair cut is essential for adequate treatment
High-Yield Explanation
Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) * Due to Pediculus humanus capitis, a bloodsucking, wingless insect * Feeds every 4-6 h; female lays 5-10 eggs/day close to scalp, cemented to hair * Presents as scalp pruritus with nits commonly found behind ears and at nape of neck Treatment:- Two applications 1 week apa of pediculicide * Malathion: organophosphate, flammable * Lindane: organochloride, not first line, neurologic toxicity (seizures, confusion, etc) * Permethrin: synthetic pyrethroid, resistance high * Pyrethrin: naturally occurring pyrethroid extract, resistance high. Ref:- Sima Jain; pg num:-244

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