Reemerging skin disease caused by arthropods II: louse
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
; : 523-529, 2011.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this article is to provide guidelines to diagnosis and therapeutics for HLI in Korea. Head lice infestation (HLI) caused by Pediculus humanus capitis is still common in Korean children in spite of an improvement since the 1980s in the country's economic status and the concepts of hygiene. HLI is troublesome and, if not treated, can lead to secondary bacterial infection as a result of scratching of the irritated scalp induced by an inflammatory reaction to injected saliva or anticoagulant. In addition, HLI causes social and psychological problems as well as physical symptoms. Confirmation of the HLI depends on identification of adult lice, nymphs, or viable nits. Nits are more commonly found at the nape of the neck and retroauricular areas. The differential diagnosis includes hair casts, dandruff, and debris by hair spray. Few chemical shampoos such as those containing lindane or pyrethrin are currently available in Korea. Although HLI is an important public health issue in Korea, little information is available on HLI. Medical doctors, school nurses, and teachers should be acquainted with HLI for the successful control of this disease, which is distressing a number of children covertly.
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Assunto principal:
Pediculus
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Artrópodes
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Saliva
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Couro Cabeludo
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Pele
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Dermatopatias
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Infecções Bacterianas
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Hexaclorocicloexano
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Higiene
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Saúde Pública
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
País como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Ko
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article