(B85.1) Pediculosis due to pediculus humanus corporis

Pediculosis due to pediculus humanus corporis is a parasitic infestation caused by the body louse. it is spread through close contact with an infested person, or through contact with infested clothing, bedding, and other personal items. the lice feed on human blood and lay eggs on the skin, which hatch after 6-9 days. the most common symptom is itching, and if left untreated, the infestation can lead to skin infections.

Pediculosis is an infestation of the skin caused by the human body louse, pediculus humanus corporis. the lice feed on the host's blood, causing an itchy rash and intense discomfort. the lice lay their eggs, called nits, on the clothing and hair of the host, which hatch and spread the infestation. the lice can also transmit other diseases, such as typhus, to the host.

Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus corporis is a skin infection caused by a species of lice that lives on humans. Itching and skin irritation can occur at the site of the lice bites, and the presence of the lice and their eggs (nits) can be seen on the scalp, body, and clothing. Treatment usually involves the use of topical medications to kill the lice and their eggs, as well as combing the hair to remove the eggs.

• Physical Exam: Inspect the scalp and hair for lice and eggs (nits).
• Lab Tests: Collect lice and eggs for microscopic examination.
• Imaging Tests: Not typically necessary.
• Other Tests: Not typically necessary.

Additions:

• Treatment: Use of an insecticide or pediculicide to kill the lice and eggs.
• Prevention: Regularly inspect the scalp and hair for lice and eggs.

Main goal of the treatment: To eradicate Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus corporis

• Treat affected individuals with pediculicides
• Instruct affected individuals on proper hygiene and personal cleanliness
• Advise affected individuals to avoid sharing clothing, bedding, towels, and other personal items
• Advise affected individuals to avoid close contact with infested individuals
• Advise affected individuals to wash and dry clothing, bedding, towels, and other personal items in hot water and high heat, respectively
• Advise affected individuals to vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture
• Advise affected individuals to discard any infested articles that cannot be washed or dry-cleaned
• Advise affected individuals to avoid scratching affected areas to prevent secondary infections

The best way to prevent pediculosis due to pediculus humanus corporis is to practice good hygiene habits, such as regularly washing bedding and clothing, avoiding sharing combs and brushes, and avoiding close contact with someone who has an active infestation. additionally, it is important to inspect the scalp regularly for signs of lice.