Treatment and prevention of head lice and scabies

Article Abstract:

Infestation with head lice develops rapidly if left untreated. It is common for head lice to be treated with the pediculicides permethrin, malathion and phenothrin, which can be obtained without prescription, and carbaryl, for which a prescription is required. There is evidence of head lice resistance to malathion and permethrin, but not to malathion plus terpenoids or to carbaryl. Some people prefer to use the wet combing method to remove head lice. Scabies, which is characterized by a widespread itchy rash, is treated with benzyl benzoate, permethrin, malathion and crotamiton.

Pediculosis

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When winter makes you sick

Article Abstract:

Viral gastroenteritis epidemics caused by the Norwalk virus are on the increase, especially during the winter and spring months. Hospitals, schools, passinger ships, hotels and nurseries are all known to have had large gastroenteritis outbreaks which have been caused by the virus, although it can sometimes be difficult to detect if a laboratory is some distance from the area of contamination. Older children and adults are generally affected, and can have a number of symptoms including nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhoea.

Surveys, Diseases, Viruses, Gastroenterology

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Scabies

Article Abstract:

Information on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the skin disease scabies is presented. The anatomy and behavior of the scabies mite and methods of ensuring early recognition of symptoms and proper treatment are described.

Prevention, Ectoparasitic infestations

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