Notes in Parasitic Skin Infections

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Published	11/11/2024	Parasitic agent of {{c2::Scabies}}: {{c1::Sarcoptes scabiei (mite)}}
Published	11/11/2024	Mode of transmission of Scabies: Infectious by {{c1::skin-to-skin contact}}
Published	11/11/2024	Symptoms of Scabies: Theinfection itself is {{c1::asymptomatic}}
Published	11/11/2024	Symptoms of Scabies: Intense pruritus particularly at {{c1::night}}
Published	11/11/2024	Classic lesion of Scabies: {{c1::Threadlike burrows}}
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Scabies : {{c1::Physical exam findings and history}}
Published	11/11/2024	To confirm scabies: {{c1::Sample is examined under a microscope}}
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment for Scabies: {{c1::Permethrin 5% cream}}
Published	11/11/2024	Alternative Treatment for Scabies:{{c1::Lindane lotion or cream}} {{c1::Sulfur ointment }}{{c1::Crotamiton lotion or cream}}
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment for Scabies: Itching may persist for 7-10 days after successful therapy but may be alleviated by {{c1::topical corticosteroids}}
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agent of {{c1::Lyme Disease}}: {{c2::Borrelia burgdorferi (tick-borne spirochete)}} from the {{c4::midgut}} of {{c3::Ixodes scapularis}…
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::Erythema Migran Rash}}: Large > 5 cm, expanding, erythematous, round or oval lesion, with longer axis along the lines of least skin tension a…
Published	11/11/2024	Stage of Lyme Disease with the following Clinical Findings: Erythema Migrans, Relapsing Fever, Chills, Headache{{c1::STAGE 1}}
Published	11/11/2024	Stage of Lyme Disease with the following Clinical Findings: AV Block, Bell’s Palsy, Encephalitis{{c1::STAGE 2}}
Published	11/11/2024	Stage of Lyme Disease with the following Clinical Findings: Large Joint Arthritis, Inflammatory Synovitis{{c1::STAGE 3}}
Published	11/11/2024	Gold standard in the diagnosis of Lyme Disease: {{c1::Culture}}
Published	11/11/2024	Antibiotic treatment is indicated for {{c1::all stages::what stage}} of Lyme disease, even though most manifestations resolve over time without therap…
Published	11/11/2024	First line oral antibiotic for Lyme Disease: {{c1::Doxycycline}}
Published	11/11/2024	Alternative oral antibiotic for Lyme Disease: {{c1::Cefuroxime}}
Published	11/11/2024	Second alternative oral antibiotic for Lyme Disease: {{c1::Macrolides}}
Published	11/11/2024	In the treatment of Lyme Disease, intravenous antibiotics are for those with {{c1::neurologic disease}}
Published	11/11/2024	intravenous antibiotics used in the treatment of Lyme Disease: {{c1::Ceftriaxone}}{{c1::Cefotaxime}}{{c1::Penicillin G }}
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