Chapter·DermatologyParasitic Skin Infections

Diagnosis of Parasitic InfestationsDownloads

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1

Which physical finding is most useful in diagnosing scabies in genital lesions?

AVesicular lesions on shaft of penis

BBurrows in genital area

CPustules on glans penis

DExcoriated nodules on scrotum

2

A child of 7-8 years of age presents with scalp swelling and alopecia. What is the most appropriate diagnostic investigation?

AKOH staining of the scrapings

BBlood culture

CPAS staining

DGram staining

3

A girl who is staying in a hostel presented with severe itching all over her body for two days. The intense itching worsens at night and after a hot shower. Burrows are seen between the fingers. Approximately how many live mites are there in an adult with scabies?

A20-25

B5-15

C30-50

D25-30

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