Management of pediculosis capitis typically includes

Management of pediculosis capitis typically includes

• A. Isolation of patient only
• B. Avoid head-to-head contact, don't share personal items, washing bedding/clothes, and treat family
• C. Widespread systemic antibiotics
• D. Immediate surgery

Answer: (B)

Managing pediculosis capitis focuses on eradicating the lice and preventing spread. The best approach combines treating the affected person with a safe pediculicide and practical steps to stop transmission: avoid close head-to-head contact, don’t share personal items such as combs, hats, or towels, and thoroughly launder bedding, clothing, and hair accessories in hot water with high-heat drying; plus treat household contacts to prevent reinfestation. Because lice eggs (nits) can cling to hair and survive for a while, a follow-up treatment or combing to remove nits and possibly a second treatment a week later is often recommended. Systemic antibiotics aren’t used for simple head lice, and immediate surgery isn’t relevant to this condition.

Managing pediculosis capitis focuses on eradicating the lice and preventing spread. The best approach combines treating the affected person with a safe pediculicide and practical steps to stop transmission: avoid close head-to-head contact, don’t share personal items such as combs, hats, or towels, and thoroughly launder bedding, clothing, and hair accessories in hot water with high-heat drying; plus treat household contacts to prevent reinfestation. Because lice eggs (nits) can cling to hair and survive for a while, a follow-up treatment or combing to remove nits and possibly a second treatment a week later is often recommended. Systemic antibiotics aren’t used for simple head lice, and immediate surgery isn’t relevant to this condition.