Assessment of Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis (Lice): Video | Osmosis

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A 15-year-old boy presents with pruritus over the chest and armpits, which developed two weeks ago. The patient is otherwise healthy. He lives in a boarding school and noticed several of his classmates had developed similar symptoms. Temperature is 37.0&#176;C (98.6&#176;F), pulse is 65/min, and blood pressure is 107/73 mmHg. Physical examination reveals oval-shaped yellowish structures attached to the axillary hair shafts. Multiple excoriations are noted over the torso. This patient is at increased risk for which of the following co-infections?&#160;

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Borrelia recurrentis

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Sarcoptes scabiei

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Rickettsia rickettsii

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Varicella zoster&#160;

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Borrelia burgdorferi

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Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis (Lice)

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