Indicate which items below apply to scabies and which to pediculosis.

a.  Scabies
b.  Pediculosi
1. Caused by an itch mite that burrows under the skin
2. Caused by infestation of lice on the hairs of the scalp, pubic area, and trunk
3. Preferred treatment is by permethrin 5% (or lindane lotion)
4. Preferred treatment is by pyrethrins (RID)


1. a.  Scabies
2. b.  Pediculosi
3. a.  Scabies
4. b.  Pediculosi

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