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Pathophysiology of Cold Sores

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of cold sores as follows: Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are due to infection with herpes viruses and present as small fluid-filled blisters in patches. Some strains of herpes viruses, typically HSV-1 & HSV-2, cause cold sores, with HSV-1 causing the sores around the mouth and HSV-2 causing the sores in the genital regions. Cold sores and herpes virus infections are highly contagious and the fluid leaking out of [...]

Measures to Prevent and Manage Scabies Infestation-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to prevent and manage scabies infestation as follows: Sulfur is an active ingredient in various prescription medications and lotions used to treat scabies. Observe compliance with administration of all prescription medications, as ordered. The medicated lotions can be applied on the entire torso, neck down, to let the medication stay for at least 8 hours before washed off. In severe cases of infection, your physician could choose to treat the entire [...]

Measures to Prevent and Manage Scabies Infestation-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to prevent and manage scabies infestation as follows: Wash all the washable clothing of individuals living together in separate lots. Having them together in the washer can result in the spread of the mite from clothes of an affected person to clothes of unaffected and thus, contribute to new cases of scabies. Wash the clothing in hot water and dry them on a hot setting for at least 30 minutes, to [...]

Measures to Prevent and Manage Scabies Infestation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to prevent and manage scabies infestation as follows: Observe compliance with appropriate infection control and personal hygiene measures, such as, proper handwashing. Avoid skin contact with any person diagnosed with scabies infestation. Avoid any facilities with overcrowding and poor living conditions, as it can compromise personal space and increase contact among individuals leading to spread of scabies. Do not share clothing with others, as contact with infested clothing is one major [...]

Pathophysiology of Scabies

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of scabies as follows: Scabies is a skin infection caused by a microscopic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, resulting in a red itchy rash. Scabies is highly contagious and can be passed on from one person to another through direct skin contact and contact with infested clothing, furniture, & bedsheets. Scabies is usually more frequent in crowded conditions, such as, schools, student dorms, correction facilities, group homes, and nursing facilities, with increased risk [...]