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an infestation of any of these is a
_ problem , not a _ _ problem
- medical problem
- pest control
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a vector of = _, relapsing fever, and trench fever
typhus
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a vector of = typhus, _ fever, and trench fever
relapsing fever
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a vector of = typhus, relapsing fever, and _ fever
trench fever
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mouthparts =
sucking
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HEAD LOUSE occurs almost exclusively on the
_ and attaches its eggs (nits) to _
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BODY LOUSE occurs primarily in _ and moves to
adjacent _ areas to feed, and
attaches its eggs (nits) primarily to
clothing _
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CRABS occurs primarily where
_ hairs are present (pubic region, arm pits, eyebrows, beards),
and attaches its eggs (nits) to _ hairs
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HEAD LOUSE
_ is the most important indication of a problem
The presence of eggs/nits
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HEAD LOUSE
eggs are more numerous than _, not active, and not easily removed
adults
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HEAD LOUSE
eggs are more numerous than adults, not _, and not easily removed
active
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eggs are more numerous than adults, not active, and not easily _
removed
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_ metamorphosis
gradual
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gradual metamorphosis =
egg, nymph, adult
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HEAD LOUSE
cause to suspect activity =
Scratching of the back of the scalp or the nape of the neck
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HEAD LOUSE
Scratching leads to _ _ which
are more likely to cause itching than the bites themselves
secondary infections
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HEAD LOUSE
_ or _ does not prevent or eliminate an infestation.
Cutting or wearing shorter hair
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HEAD LOUSE
_ are more likely to be infested than _, up to 5% more likely
Girls are more likely to be infested than boys
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BODY LOUSE
Infestations tend to occur when people are
forced to constantly _ due to inadequate heat
wear several layers of clothing
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BODY LOUSE
Infestations tend to occur when people are
forced to constantly wear several layers of
clothing due to _
cold weather
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CRABS
The presence of _ is the most important indication of a problem
eggs/nits
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CRABS
eggs are easier to _ and inactive whereas the adults are near the skin feeding.
see
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CRABS
eggs are easier to see and _ whereas the adults are near the skin feeding.
inactive
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CRABS
eggs are easier to see and inactive whereas the adults are near the skin _
feeding
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CRABS
indication of activity is general discomfort and irritation,
usually causing _
scratching
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CRABS
small blue _ develop at
feeding sites which are
often accompanied by swelling and tenderness
small blue dots
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CRABS
small blue dots develop at
_ sites which are
often accompanied by swelling and tenderness
feeding
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CRABS
small blue dots develop at
feeding sites which are
often accompanied by _ and _
swelling and tenderness
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HEAD LOUSE
live _ on the host
continuously
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HEAD LOUSE
Eggs require _ _ _
and warmth in order to develop and hatch
high relative humidity
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HEAD LOUSE
Eggs require high relative humidity
and _ in order to develop and hatch
warmth
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HEAD LOUSE
cannot survive more than NUMBER hours off the host.
48 hours
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HEAD LOUSE
nymph must feed within NUMBER hours or it will die
24 hours
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BODY LOUSE
Eggs tend to be laid in
places where clothing is
in contact with the body
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BODY LOUSE
They feed only when the
infested person is _
resting
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BODY LOUSE
If clothing is not worn for several days, the lice usually _
die
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CRABS
can not more than about NUMBER hours off the host.
24 hours
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HEAD LOUSE
commonly found above the _ and on the back of the _
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HEAD LOUSE
live continuously on the _ area unless dislodged
head
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HEAD LOUSE
commonly transmitted by the direct contact of
2 heads, or by combs, hair brushes, or hats being shared, or by hats being temporarily stored in contact with other hats.
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BODY LOUSE
prefer _ clothing
wool
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BODY LOUSE
commonly transmitted by the
sharing of infested clothing and/or bedding.
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Lice that drop from their host are usually feeble and unlikely _
to infest a new host
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_ are unlikely to be of any control value
residual pesticide treatments
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There are no pesticides labeled for application to humans or their clothing;
a few are labeled for bedding for the control of
bed bugs
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control... Prescribed _ (head) or _ (body and crab/pubic) treatments or
over-the-counter preparations containing insecticides
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control... _ _ pyrethroid (3-5%)
preparations are no more effective _ _ _ pyrethroid
- prescription strength
- over-the-counter
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control... For head and crab/pubic lice,
_ or _ treatments are required because
not all eggs/nits are killed with the 1st application
2 or more
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control... For head and crab/pubic lice,
2 or more treatments are required because
not all eggs/nits are killed with the _ application
1st application
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control... timing of the _ treatment allows for
the hatching of any viable eggs
2nd
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control... timing of the 2nd treatment allows for
the _ of any viable eggs
hatching
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control... removal of lice and nits through the
use of a _ is recommended
metal louse/nit comb
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control... _ combs are not recommended
plastic
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control... Comb _ until no live lice are found for about 2 weeks
daily
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control... Comb daily until no live lice are found for about NUMBER weeks
2 weeks
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control... Combing is preferred over insecticide treatment =
to prevent
resistance
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control... Combing is preferred over insecticide treatment =
not following _ _ of insecticide product
can result in _
- treatment protocols
- reinfestation
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control... Combing is preferred over insecticide treatment =
misuse or inappropriate use of
over-the-counter and prescription materials
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control... Combing is preferred over insecticide treatment =
increased concern about the toxicity to _
children
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control... Combing is preferred over insecticide treatment =
concern about _ pollution
water
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Because of _ caused by scratching,
an antibiotic therapy may be required.
secondary infections of the skin
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Non-infested family or non-family members who have
shared a bed/bedding/clothing, should be _,
but _ treatments are not recommended
- examined for lice
- preventative
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Note that nits (eggs) located more than 1/2 inch
from the scalp are most likely either _
dead or have hatched
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Hot cycle washing and drying (minimum of NUMBER minutes)
of clothing, bedding, and towels used by infested individuals
20 minutes
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if hot cycle washing is not available,
_ clothing and bedding for at least 10-15 minutes
boil
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head lice will not survive in an empty school building from the
close of classes on DAY until they reconvene on DAY morning
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_ areas should be vacuumed frequently, daily if there is an infestation problem
carpeted
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_ areas should be vacuumed frequently, daily if there is an infestation problem
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