Pediculosis Capitis with Complication Sepsis and Anemia In Elderly Patient: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Rahmadewi, -, Riyana Noor Oktaviyanti, -
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: Universitas Airlangga 2019
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RL Dermatology
• Online Access: https://repository.unair.ac.id/126398/1/Karil%2018.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/126398/2/Artikel%2018.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/126398/3/Similarity%2018.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/126398/; https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/BIKK/article/view/12393; https://doi.org/10.20473/bikk.V31.2.2019.165-170
• Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Background: Pediculosis is an ectoparasitic infestation of human scalp. Infestation is characterized by intense itching, secondary infection, and anemia in cases of severe infestation, and inadequate diet. Treatment of head lice includes physical methods, topical pediculicides, and oral agents. Purp...