Prevention of pediculosis and scabies

Such a problem as scabies and pediculosis is familiar to many. Both of these parasitic diseases are transmitted from person to person during contact. For many people, they are associated with unsanitary conditions. And this statement is to some extent true. However, such diseases can also occur in wealthy families with a high social status.

Scabies

Scabies is a parasitic skin disease caused by scabby mite. A feature of microscopic parasites is sexual dimorphism: female individuals are much larger than males (their body length reaches 0.3-0.5 mm). Ticks mate on the surface of the skin. After that, the male dies, and the female is preparing to lay eggs.That is what she needs and proteins of human skin, in which she makes winding moves. After 2-4 days from the eggs appear the larvae. They crawl out onto the surface of the skin to grow and become sexually mature individuals, which takes about two weeks.

Resistance to low temperatures, as well as to various disinfectants, is another feature of the parasites.

Scabies

On a note!

One of the main signs of scabies infection is contact with a sick person. Also, the reason for this can be common bedding, clothing and household items. Therefore, the probability of infection and by household means is high.

Symptoms of scabies are:

• severe itching, which is especially evident at night;
• the presence of scabby rashes on the body in the form of subcutaneous nodules and vesicles — to a greater extent they can be found on tender skin areas: on the abdomen, in the inguinal region, as well as in the interdigital spaces and on the wrists. In children, itch can affect the majority of the body, and even the face;
• the presence of scabby moves - are gray winding lines, the length of which reaches several centimeters;
• pustular acne - they are formed in places of strong scratching, which contribute to the development of a bacterial infection.

These signs can appear after 10-15 days from the moment of infection.

Scabies can be treated at home. To do this, use benzyl benzoate, Permethrin or Spregal. You can also use sulfur ointment, which is rubbed into the body for 5 days.

To achieve the maximum result, it is necessary to carry out the processing of bed linen and wearable things. They should be boiled and subjected to heat treatment. Clothes that cannot be washed and ironed at high temperatures should be packed in a bag and tightly closed. You can use it in the event of seven days. That is how long it takes to parasites died.

Pediculosis

Pediculosis - Another type of skin disease, the causative agents of which are lice. These parasites are much larger than scabies and can reach a length of up to 2 mm. On the human body can live two types of parasites: the human louse and pubic louse.

On a note!

Headwear and head lice are not separate species, it is nothing like morphotypes.Habitat - their main distinguishing feature: head louse lives in the scalp, cootie - in things. If they are close, then they can easily mate.

Nutrition for lice is human blood. The life span of parasites is more than a month. Lice breed quickly enough: per day one female lays up to 5-7 eggs, which with the help of a special secret firmly fastens to the hair. After a week, a nymph appears, which reincarnates into an adult after 11 days.

Pediculosis

Symptoms of pediculosis and scabies have some similarities, one of which is itching. It is caused by insect bites, during which the saliva of pests falls under the skin. This leads to strong scratching and the appearance of crusts. See lice bites with pediculosis can be with the naked eye, which is not observed with scabies. The presence of excrement and eggs (nits) - another symptom of infection with head lice.

The presence of parasites delivers considerable discomfort to the person, as a result of which he becomes nervous and irritable. Also reduced concentration, loss of appetite.

The presence of parasites contributes to the emergence of various diseases. Caught in the wounds of insect excrement can cause allergies, eczema, dermatitis, purulent inflammation. Lice are dangerous also the fact that they are carriers of staph infections, Volyn fever or typhus.

There are many lice productsthat come in the form of spray, shampooconcentrated solution or ointment. Beautiful prophylactic will become tea tree essential oil, lemon or lavender. Just add a few drops of the product to the shampoo used for daily procedures.

What common

Oddly enough, but most often these diseases are affected by children. The highest incidence of scabies and pediculosis is noted in school institutions.

1. Pupils are much more in contact than adults.
2. Not every teenager adheres to the rules of hygiene - the use of foreign combs or hats, etc.
3. There are also early sexual relationships.

Prevention

Scabies and pediculosis are skin diseases that can be spread everywhere: at school, at work, on the bus, train or hotel.Prevention of scabies and lice provides for compliance with simple rules:

• Carrying out a timely inspection, which is held at intervals of 7-10 days. This will help to identify the infected person, and limit his contact in the team.
• Observance of elementary rules of personal hygiene: tidiness and timely washing.
• Do not use other people's things, hairbrushes, or other items of personal hygiene.

Conducting wet cleaning with the use of detergents.