(B85) Pediculosis and phthiriasis

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19 334 in individuals diagnosis pediculosis and phthiriasis confirmed
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1 345 deaths with diagnosis pediculosis and phthiriasis
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7% mortality rate associated with the disease pediculosis and phthiriasis

Diagnosis pediculosis and phthiriasis is diagnosed Men are 3.20% more likely than Women

9 976

Men receive the diagnosis pediculosis and phthiriasis

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Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis pediculosis and phthiriasis

1 345 (14.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease pediculosis and phthiriasis - Men and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 30-79
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 15-29, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 15-19, 40-44, 60-64, 75-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 20-39, 45-59, 65-74

Disease Features pediculosis and phthiriasis

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Contagious
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Unspecified
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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Pediculosis and phthiriasis - what does this mean

Pediculosis and phthiriasis are caused by parasitic infestations of either lice or mites. these parasites feed on blood from the host, causing itching and skin irritation, which can lead to secondary bacterial infections.

What happens during the disease - pediculosis and phthiriasis

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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12 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Pediculosis and phthiriasis - Prevention

The best way to prevent pediculosis and phthiriasis is to practice good personal hygiene, such as washing and combing the hair regularly, changing bedding and clothing frequently, and avoiding close contact with people who have lice. additionally, avoiding sharing of personal items, such as combs, hats, and clothing, can help reduce the risk of infestation.

Specified forms of the disease

(B85.0) Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis
(B85.1) Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus corporis
(B85.2) Pediculosis, unspecified
(B85.3) Phthiriasis
(B85.4) Mixed pediculosis and phthiriasis