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Scabies, strongyloidiasis, naegleria fowleri, malaria, head lice, parasites in the Northern Territory.
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Scabies (body lice) is caused by a mite (Sarcoptes scabiei), which triggers an allergic reaction and intense itching. Find out what products are available for scabies.
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Head lice is common among school-age children. Find out more about the causes, symptoms and prevention of head lice with a step-by-step guide to removing lice.
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There are two main treatment options to remove head lice: mechanical removal and chemical removal. Head lice are only found on the human head or hair. Treating anything other than the human head does not eradicate head lice.
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Head lice are tiny insect parasites that live on your head and feed on your scalp (the skin covering your head).
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Kids often get head lice (also called nits), especially at child care, preschool and school. This guide explains head lice treatment, causes and symptoms.
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Pediculosis is the medical term for an infection or infestation with lice which are blood feeding parasites.
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Head lice are small wingless biting insects. They live and breed in human hair and feed on blood from the scalp. An adult louse can range from a whitish-brown to reddish-brown colour and is about two to four millimetres in length.
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Cellulitis is an infection of the subcutaneous tissue and skin, leading to inflammation and other systemic symptoms. It occurs when bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus enter the body and spread to the subcutaneous tissue, generally through a break in the skin caused by inflammation or damage.
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With the global COVID-19 pandemic having a severe impact on all aspects of society and the health of people worldwide, it is now more important than ever to update your knowledge on the spread and containment of infectious diseases, and what you can do to help break the chain of infection.
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