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Ectoparasites
Dr.DARLAN DJALI CHANParasitology DepartmentMedical Faculty of UISU
EctoparasitesGeneral
Definition: parasites which live on the
surface of a host and are dependent on at least one gene or its product from that host to complete their own life cycle
(Dr.Clive Bennet 1998)
EctoparasitesGeneral
Ectoparasite infestations are often seen in pediatric patients
Typical infestations result from arthropods such as: S.scabiei, Pediculus humanus corporis and Pediculus humanus capitis
EctoparasitesScabies
Due to Sarcoptes scabieiBelongs to order Astigmata,
Class Arachnida
ScabiesfeaturesAdult female: ± 0.4mm longIt burrows into stratum corneum layer
of skinEggs: laid in burrows, glossy, white
and smooth, lays2-3 eggs/day; hatch in 3-4 days
Larvae grise to skin surface and mature in 14 to 17 days.
Adult females: life span 30 daysAdult male: dies shortly after mating
Scabieslife cycle
Scabiesfeatures
Gravid female scabies mite Gravid female scabies mite
Burrow of Burrow of SarcoptesSarcoptes consisting adult female consisting adult female and eggsand eggs
ScabiesEpidemiology
Transmissions:Close contact;
holding hands, sharing towel, clothing or bedding
Personal contact: sleeping together, sexual
Breeding environments:
In overcrowded living conditions
Elderly nursing homes
In school children playing together
RoommatesSexual patrners
Human scabies on the handHuman scabies on the hand
ScabiesPreventionAvoid sharing personal stuffCheck family membersClothing and underwear
should changed regularlyHave regular bathingKeep all bedding well
laundered
LiceFeaturesOrdo pthiraptera;
subordo: anopluraDorso-ventrally flattened bodieswingless Permanent
ectoparasites of mammals: sucking blood
Nocturnal feeding
Body LiceGeneralDue to: Pediculus humanus
corporisDefenition: parasitic insects that live on the
body and clothing or bedding of infected humans
Body lice are found on the body and clothing or bedding used by infested people. Occasionally eggs are attached to body hair
Body LiceGeneralAdult female louse her can lay up
to 150 eggs a day during 20-day adult life span.
Eggs hatch in 7-10 days, and the larvae mature into adults in 9 days
Lives and lays eggs in the seams (layers) of clothing
The adult louse emerges from clothing to take a blood meal, usually at night.
Body LiceEpidemiologyLives and lays eggs in the
seams (layers) of clothingThe adult louse emerges from
clothing to take a blood meal, usually at night.
Body LiceMedical importantDermatitisVector of
diseases:o Trench Fever:o Louse borne
epidemic typhuso Louse borne
relapsing fever
Transmission:o Fecal
contaminationo Body crushingo Physical
contact
Body LicePrevention and controlPersonal hygieneChanging and washing the
clothing in water hotter than 60ºC, preferably followed by ironing
Permethrin in lotion, shampoo, emulsion, and powder
Head LiceGeneralDue to: Pediculus humanus
capitisDefinition: parasitic insectsm
found on the heads of peopleCommonly found on the scalp,
behind the ears and near the neckline at the back of the neck.
Children 3-10 years are commonly affected
Head LiceGeneralThe adult female louse lays 7
to 10 eggs daily in egg casings (nits) that are cemented to the base of hair shafts
Eggs hatch in 8 to 10 days, mature in 8 to 15 days, and live 9 to 30 days as adult
Head LiceepidemiologyTransmission: head to head
contact is common during play at school and at home;– Wearing clothing, such as hat,
scarves, coats etc– Using infested combs, brushes,
or towels– Lying on a bed, couch, pillow,
carpet that has recently been in contact with an infested person
Head LiceMedical importanto ItchyoErythemaoDiscomfortoSecondary infection:
oVagabond’d disease: darkened, thickened skin (hyperceratination)
oPlica polonica: exudate, fungus grow, a fetid odor
Head LicePrevention and controloPersonal hygieneoRegularly washing with soap
and warm wateroRegularly combing with
ordinary combo Permethrin in lotion, shampoo,
emulsion, and powder
Pthrirus Pubis (Crab Louse)
Pubic LouseCrablike appearanceLife in pubic hair and
body hairLife cycle: 3-4 weeksDirect transmission:
Body contact (STD)EctoparasiteCrawling
Pthrirus Pubis (Crab Louse)PREVENTION & CONTROL
Personal hygienePermethrin in
lotion, shampoo, emulsion, and powder