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superficial epidermal infection
Highly contagious
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Impetigo
Causative agents:
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Staphlococci and/or streptococci
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Impetigo
Most common sites:
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| Face, mouth, hands, neck & extremities |
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Impetigo
Clinical manifestations:
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| Lesion, pruritis, regional lymphadenopathy |
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| lice infestation - hair & scalp |
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Pediculosis Capitus
contracted
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Highly communicable parasite - direct contact: hair/hair
Or
indirect contact:
sharing hair brushes, accessories/hats, infected bedding, couches, carpet
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Pediculosis Capitus about the lice
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Lice live & reproduce only on humans
Lice cannot fly or jump, but crawl quickly
Female louse lays eggs (nits) on scalp, close to hair shaft
Incubation period: 8-10 days
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Pediculosis Capitus about the lice
Most common in what age group |
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Pediculosis Capitus about the lice
Nits - found...... |
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behind ears & base of head
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Pediculosis Capitus
Clinical manifestations:
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Intense, continuous pruritus on scalp
Erythema, skin excoriation
Secondary bacterial infection
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Pediculosis Capitus
Treatment:
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Pediculocide shampoo
Nit removal with fine toothed comb
2nd tx in 7 days
All bedding washed, stuffed animals bagged for 3 weeks, carpets, mattresses, couches vaccumed.
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Highly contagious - mite infestation of skin (sarcoptes scabiei)
Affects children & adults
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Definition
different types of lesions: papules, vesicles or nodules
Pruritus is severe, especially at night
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| ova & feces irritating to skin, causing intense itching |
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Scabies Assessment
Infants/toddlers
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– irritable/fussy
Lesions may appear as linear, pinpoint lesions
Infants: lesions are often found on palms, soles & axilla
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Scabies Assessment
Older children: |
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Definition
| lesions in body creases, waistline, genitalia |
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Scabies
Implementation & Tx
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Warm soap & H2O bath
Scabicidal lotion applied to dry skin, entire body, from chin ↓
Leave on for 8-12 hrs
Apply to scalp & forehead only if necessary
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Definition
Superficial inflammation - pilosebaceous follicle
Causes: infection, trauma, or irritation
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Folliculitis
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Folliculitis
Common in what age group |
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| children & teens - ↑ sweat production |
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tenderness
localized swelling
yellow pustules
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| Wash affected area, apply hot compresses - 20 minutes QID |
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Acute skin inflammation-epidermis, dermis & connective tissue
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Cellulitis
Causative agents:
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Definition
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Hemophilus influenzae
Group A Streptoccus |
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unknown - often hx of recent trauma, folliculitis, impetigo, sinusitis or recent otitis media
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| rapid, children appear ill |
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erythema
edema of face or affected limb
warmth & tenderness at site
fever & chills
malaise
enlarged lymph nodes
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