Rheumatic Fever: Symptoms and Causes

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What is the most effective method to confirm a scabies infestation?

Using a UV light on the affected area

Examining skin scrapings under a microscope (correct)

Performing a skin biopsy

Conducting a blood test

Why is it still possible for a person to be infested with scabies even if mites, eggs, or fecal matter cannot be found?

The mites hide deep within the skin

The mites reproduce rapidly

Only a few mites are needed to infest a person (correct)

The mites are invisible to the naked eye

Which body part is often involved in infants and very young children with scabies?

Chest

Arms

Palms and soles (correct)

Back

Why is it recommended to administer scabicides in treating scabies?

To kill scabies mites and eggs Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes crusted scabies from typical scabies infestations?

Thousands of mites infest a person with crusted scabies Signup and view all the answers

Which area would be examined for a black burrow filled with mite feces in a potential case of scabies?

Between fingers and toes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of scabies infestation?

Direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with an infected person Signup and view all the answers

How long can scabies mites survive off a person?

Up to 48-72 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for heart failure that may occur during pregnancy due to a malfunctioning mitral valve?

CHF Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common site for scabies infestations?

Hospitals Signup and view all the answers

How can scabies mites be killed?

Exposure to high temperatures of 50°C (122°F) for 10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for children with severe mitral valve malfunction?

Mitral valve replacement Signup and view all the answers

What areas of the body should scabicide cream or lotion be applied to when treating adults and older children?

From the neck down to the feet and toes Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is considered the drug of choice for the treatment of classic scabies?

Permethrin cream 5% Signup and view all the answers

For which age group is Permethrin cream 5% approved by the US FDA for the treatment of scabies?

Children over 2 months Signup and view all the answers

What may be necessary to eliminate all mites when using Permethrin cream 5% for classic scabies treatment?

Multiple applications, each about a week apart Signup and view all the answers

Which medication should be considered for patients who have failed treatment with or cannot tolerate FDA-approved topical medications for scabies?

Ivermectin Signup and view all the answers

What makes sulfur ointment unpleasant to use despite being safe for topical use in children?

Odor and cosmetic quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Rheumatic Fever?

An autoimmune reaction to Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection Signup and view all the answers

Who is most susceptible to Rheumatic Fever?

Children between the ages of 6-15, often in poor and crowded urban areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of Sydenham Chorea?

Sudden involuntary movement of the limbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for Rheumatic Fever?

Penicillin therapy or single IM injection of Benzathine penicillin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complication of Rheumatic Fever?

Permanent dysfunction of heart valves Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary laboratory finding in Rheumatic Fever?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mode of transmission for head lice infestation?

Contact with an infested person Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most likely to be infested with head lice?

Preschool and elementary-age children (3-11 years) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of head lice infestation?

Absence of symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common mode of transmission for head lice infestation?

Ingesting contaminated food Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about head lice is true?

Females are infested with head lice more often than males Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of itching in head lice infestation?

An allergic reaction to louse saliva Signup and view all the answers