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Recognizing common parasitic infestations.
JAAPA. 2017 May; 30(5):1-6.J

Abstract

Parasitic infestations commonly are seen in patients in primary care, urgent care, and EDs. These infestations are a common cause of pruritus and may lead to secondary infestations. This article reviews the signs and symptoms of pinworms, lice, bedbug, and scabies infestations, as well as diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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Truscott J
Judy Truscott is program director and an assistant professor in the PA program at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pa. Alyssa Abebe is an assistant professor at Chatham University and practices at an HIV research clinic at the University of Pittsburgh. Kelly Donkers is academic coordinator and an assistant professor in the PA program at Chatham University. Daria Segers is a senior PA with the University of Pittsburgh Physicians. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abebe A
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Donkers K
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Segers D
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MeSH

AnimalsBedbugsEnterobiasisEnterobiusHumansLice InfestationsPediculusPruritusScabiesScalp DermatosesSkin Diseases, Parasitic

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Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

28441225

Citation

Truscott, Judy, et al. "Recognizing Common Parasitic Infestations." JAAPA : Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, vol. 30, no. 5, 2017, pp. 1-6.
Truscott J, Abebe A, Donkers K, et al. Recognizing common parasitic infestations. JAAPA. 2017;30(5):1-6.
Truscott, J., Abebe, A., Donkers, K., & Segers, D. (2017). Recognizing common parasitic infestations. JAAPA : Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 30(5), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000515550.61237.16
Truscott J, et al. Recognizing Common Parasitic Infestations. JAAPA. 2017;30(5):1-6. PubMed PMID: 28441225.
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