Report of Scabies Investigation
Report of Scabies Investigation
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疥疮调查报告
DOI:
10.1136/jramc-33-01-01
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发表时间:
1919
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通讯作者:
J. Munro
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作者:
J. Munro
The observations and experiments detailed in this report deal chiefly withSarcoptes scabieivar,hominis, Mégn., which is the variety that most usually infests man, although attacks by var.equi, Mégn., var.capreae, Mégn., var.cameli, Mégn., var.suis, Megn., var.canis, Raill., var.cameli, Raill., and var.leonis, Raill, have been reported at different times.The variety of mite infesting man is described and its relation to disease is reviewed. Patients suffering from scabies seem especially susceptible to inoculation with trench fever, owing to the continual scratching that it gives rise to. The egg-stage lasts about 20.5 to 30.5 days, the larval 10.5 to 3, the 1st nymphal 10.5 to 20.5, and the 2nd, 2 to 4. The adults may live 3 to 5 weeks. The eggs, between 40 and 50 in number, are deposited in the burrows made by the female in the epidermis of the host. The larvae on hatching bury themselves in the floor of the original burrow and give rise to vesicles.Particulars of the first nymphal stage are not known, but the second is found in burrows smaller than those of the adult female and unaccompanied by vesicles. Small pockets may be found alongside of these burrows which frequently contain a male Acarid. It is believed that pairing takes place during this stage.The mite may be conveyed from one individual to another by body contact, blankets or clothing. The clothing of infested persons may remain infective for at least fourteen days.In testing the effect of heat and moisture on the mites and their eggs it was found that moderate humidity and temperature are essential to them. This and the fact that exposure in a steam hut to a temperature of 65° C. killed all mites in 25 minutes shows that they may be dealt with by the moist or dry heat methods" suggested for louse destruction [see thisReview, Ser. B, vi, p. 219 etc,].The chief points in the diagnosis of scabies are quoted, and rules are suggested for the carrying out of routine inspections and the method of examination. The treatment advocated consists of systematic mechanical measures of washing, etc., which aim at rupture of the burrows and consequent exposure of mites and eggs, followed by the application of an acaricide, sulphur ointment 1 in 15, liquor calcis sulphuratae or balsam of Peru being suggested for this purpose.