Medical Entomology: Sand Flies and Disease Transmission

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What is the recommended treatment for Crusted scabies (Norwegian scabies)?

Oral Ivermectin

What is the recommended duration for keeping permethrin 5% on the body after bath?

8-12 hours

What is the common mode of transmission of scabies?

Direct skin-to-skin contact

What is the primary location where Demodex follicularum and Demodex brevis are found?

Hair follicles

What is the name of the sign seen on dermoscopy that indicates the presence of scabies mite?

Deltawing jet sign

What is the purpose of adding a drop of mineral oil to the terminal end of a burrow during skin scraping?

To visualize the mite

What is the recommended frequency of washing and changing clothes and bedding in scabies treatment?

Daily

What is the common complication of Demodex infestation?

Blepharitis

What is the recommended treatment for Demodex infestation?

Daily washing and tea tree oil

What is the advantage of using dermoscopy in scabies diagnosis?

It is accurate and easy to use

Test your knowledge of sand flies, their medical importance, and the diseases they transmit, including leishmaniasis, bartonelosis, and sand fly fever. Learn about the vectors and agents of these diseases.

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