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Clinical Notes: Patient presents to the clinic with an itchy scalp. She has been scratching her head for several days and has several red, irritated spots throughout her scalp. Her mother suspects that she may have been in contact with another child who had a lice infection while at school.
Upon examination, the presence of lice eggs (nits) is confirmed.
Question #1: What is the scientific name of the louse found in this case?
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Question #2: The term excoriation can be used to describe the irritation found on her scalp. What does “excoriation” mean?
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Question #3: Explain how this infection is different from scabies.
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Question #4: What type of treatment will be necessary?
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Question #5: This type of infection is considered a parasitic infection. What does “parasitic” mean?
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