University of California Researcher Updates Understanding of Scabies (Scabies, Bedbug, and Body Lice Infestations).

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California provides updated information on scabies, bedbug, and body lice infestations. Scabies is caused by mites that burrow into the skin and is primarily transmitted through prolonged skin-to-skin contact. Treatment options for scabies include permethrin cream and oral ivermectin. Bedbugs are insects that live on mattresses and furniture and feed on blood, causing pruritic erythematous papules. Body lice, found on clothing, cause pruritic macules/papules and hyperpigmentation. Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough history and physical examination, and treatment involves decontamination measures. [Extracted from the article]