PPT-Managing Head Lice in the School Setting

Marjorie Cole RN MSN State School Nurse Consultant Division of Community and Public Health Missouri Department of Health amp Senior Services What Is Head Lice A small parasitic insect that lives on the scalp and neck hairs of a human host. Brought to you by: Steph Covey and Ashley . Zawacki. Background Information. Order: . Phthiraptera. Suborder: . Anoplura. (. sucking lice. ). Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. . Common name: . head lice. (Crabs). By: Deanna . Berrain. What Is Pubic Lice?. Pubic Lice is tiny insects that crawl from pubic hair of one person to the pubic hair of another person during sex. You can also get it from wearing infected clothes, towels, and bedding. They suck the blood from the hosts body.. PediculosisCapitis. . King Chavez Neighborhood of School Presentation. Health Office Production. What are head lice?. Misconceptions and stigmas. Treatment. Prevention. School Management . What We Will Consider. 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.. Freehold Health Dept.. GOALS. Learn about head lice. WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE & HOW. Biology. Treatment. Diagnosis. Prevention & control . HEAD LICE. Infestation of . Pediculus. . capitis. Parasitic insect. What are the symptoms?. -Intense itching on scalp.. -Lice eggs (nits) on hair shafts.. -. W. hite specks stuck near the base of the hairs; lice may be found on the scalp.. What are the causes?. Head-to-head contact:. 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.. 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.. 25 Myths and Facts It is easy to get lice.Lice are spread by head-to-head contact and are 26 Head Lice – A Lousy Problem Schools and child-care facilities should screen all children for head lic 11 What are body lice -Body lice are parasitic insects that live on the body and in the clothing or bedding of infested humans Infestation is common found worldwide and affects people of all races Bod 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 . Order :. Phthiraptera. (lice). Identification. Small, flattened & wingless. Short stout legs; end in strong claws. Permanent . ectoparasites. on birds & mammals. Biting lice. Biting & chewing mouth parts. Head lice are small insects that live on people’s heads and feed on human blood. Head lice may be found anywhere on the head, but are usually found on the scalp, along the neckline and behind 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).