Disease Report on Scabies The causal agent of the scabies is sarcoptes scabiei var.hominis. The human itch mite is in the class arachnidan family Sarcoptidae, subclass Acari. The mites burrow under the epidermis of the skin, and never go below the stratum corneum. Other races of scabies may cause infestations in other animals of which humans may contact with a temporary itching due to dermatitis; but they do not multiply in the human host. (http://www.cdc.gov/scabies/) The history of scabies was
also known as the human itch mite. In the medical field, it is known as Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. Scabies have been around for centuries. Scabies was first documented in a letter written by Dr. Giovan Cosimo Bonomo on July, 18, 1687, to Francesco Redi2. This letter provided the first accurate presentation of the mite, with detailed drawings of its appearance. In this letter, Dr. Bonomo stated that “the sarcoptes scabiei could be transmitted by direct contact, and it stuck to almost everything
to capture harmful microbes (Crissey, 2005). There are several infectious diseases related to a lack of personal hygiene which affects the digestive and respiratory system and skin, such as scabies. “Scabies is a skin infection caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei” (Chang et al, 2006). Scabies is a common disease appears in all people and reconstruction affects the skin occurs ... ... middle of paper ... ...wice daily and to prevent mouth infection and get rid of fungi and microbes (Smith, 2007). From
• When I came into the clinic in the afternoon I was asked to clean out a cage for a patient that had recently left home. I previously discuss how I clean cages in journal 12. I didn’t have to set up the cage since patient had already left. • I was able to do one room with Dr. Robins later in the afternoon. The appointment was on a Jack Russell named Cassie that came in for her last set of puppy vaccines. I ask the owner the usual questions, if she has been eating and drinking normally, any diarrhea
WORMS LICE & SCABIES, GROSSEST HEALTH ISSUES Worms, lice and scabies are listed as infestation caused by large parasites which attack human body for food, shelter and reproduction. Poor hygiene and overcrowding are main causes for the infection. The best way to prevent parasitic infestation is taking care of body hygiene, precaution while consuming food and proper toileting procedures. Treatment consists of treating the affected individual and his or her family members who share the house hold. Let
treatment needed. Patients can receive medicine without a prescription from many different drugstores. Reference: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/stds-hiv-safer-sex/pubic-lice-4279.htm Name: Scabies Causative agent: Sarcoptes Scabiei Clinical Manifestation: Unlike pubic lice, the symptoms of scabies are not easily visible. If there so happens to be symptoms, they may include: severe itching that usually occurs at night, dirty looking small bumps or rashes that a... ...