PPT-Lice: Beyond Inconvenience

Head Lice Infestation in Kids a Recurring Problem Head Lice is 1 parasite of Children in Contra Costa County Lice knows no socioeconomic levels Common Outbreaks in cold months when kids are indoors in close contact. What are Head Lice?. Properly called . Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. , . head lice are parasitic insects that are small, wingless, and grayish-tan. . Head lice only live in humans, and anyone can get them, even with good health habits and hair washing.. PDCP GRADE 10. What is an STI??. An STI is a sexually transmitted infection that is contracted through unprotected sex. . Unprotected includes oral sex as well as intercourse.. Need to realize that…. Brought to you by: Steph Covey and Ashley . Zawacki. Background Information. Order: . Phthiraptera. Suborder: . Anoplura. (. sucking lice. ). Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. . Common name: . head lice. capitis. Justine . Gonzalez, Jenny . Hsu, Janelle . Bogran. GNRS 583 Pediatrics, Marcia Davis. Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing. Case History. A.P. . is an 8-year-old who is sent to . the nurse’s . .. You’ve probably heard this . before, . but . just as a reminder. :. Lice . CANNOT. jump or fly. Lice . CANNOT. crawl across the classroom floor, up your chair, up your pants, up your shirt and to your head (that would be like you walking from Homer to Anchorage). Properly called . Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. , . head lice are parasitic insects that are small, wingless, and grayish-tan. . Head lice only live in humans, and anyone can get them, even with good health habits and hair washing.. Following recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, our district does not have a “No Nit Policy”. Your child doesn’t have to miss school days . They should be treated at home and continue going to school as normal. Marjorie Cole, RN, . MSN. State School Nurse Consultant. Division of Community and Public Health. Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. What Is Head Lice?. A small parasitic insect that lives on the scalp and neck hairs of a human host.. How do I keep lice from coming back1 Carefully follow the directions on the lice treatment packagedirections is the biggest reason why it doesn146t work2 If your child has extra long hair longer tha Body licetypically found in the clothing of their hosts From there they move into contact with the skin to feed 31e eggs or nits are laid in the seams of the cloth-ing Body lice can transmit several d Head Lice Fast Facts. Head lice are a common community issue. In the United States, an estimated 6 to 12 million lice infestations occur each year among children aged 3 to 11. 1. Children can get head lice anytime they are in close contact with others – for example, during play at home or school, slumber parties, sports activities or camp . What is the treatment for head lice? Over-the-counter or prescription shampoo, lotion, or cream rinse is used to treat head lice infestations. Sometimes, a pill may be prescribed. Follow all instruc Three types of lice:. Head lice: . Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. (2-3 mm long). Body lice: . Pediculus. . humanus. . humanus. (2.3-3.6 mm long). Pubic lice (crabs): . Phthirus. pubis (1.1-1.8 mm long). . EL-SHAHAWY. Professor of Parasitology. Head of Parasitology Department. Features. 5-73 mm in length. 2 pair of wings. F. lattened appearance. Y. ellow/brown color. Agile. Exhibits endophagic behavior.