10 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from ICMR Standard Treatment Workflow (STW) SCABIES, published by icmr.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 7 of the 10 pairs (70.0%) are explanatory questions and 3 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 10 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is a possible cause of reinfestation in scabies? | if all close contacts were not simultaneously treated | • The patients must be explained that itching can continue for several weeks after successful treatment and repeated applications are not required; continue antihistamines for symptomatic management • However, if itching persists for more than 3-4 weeks/ or if new lesions are noted - a reinfestation is likely. This can occur if all close contacts were not simultaneously treated • Treatment of secondary infection (Staphylococcal/ Streptococcal): Refer to Bacterial skin infection STW • Treatment of crusted scabies: Ivermectin on days 1, 2, 8,9 and 15 (additionally on days 22, 29 days in severe cases) with Permethrin 5% cream daily for 7 days, then twice weekly until cure. | 327 | relationship | 0.970 | This can occur if all close contacts were not simultaneously treated • Treatment of secondary infection (Staphylococcal/ Streptococcal): Refer to Bacterial skin infection STW • Treatment of crusted scabies: Ivermectin on days 1, 2, 8,9 and 15 (additionally on days 22, 29 days in severe cases) with Permethrin 5% cream daily for 7 days, then twice weekly until cure. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What should patients know about the duration of itching after treatment? | itching can continue for several weeks after successful treatment and repeated applications are not required | • The patients must be explained that itching can continue for several weeks after successful treatment and repeated applications are not required; continue antihistamines for symptomatic management • However, if itching persists for more than 3-4 weeks/ or if new lesions are noted - a reinfestation is likely. This can occur if all close contacts were not simultaneously treated • Treatment of secondary infection (Staphylococcal/ Streptococcal): Refer to Bacterial skin infection STW • Treatment of crusted scabies: Ivermectin on days 1, 2, 8,9 and 15 (additionally on days 22, 29 days in severe cases) with Permethrin 5% cream daily for 7 days, then twice weekly until cure. | 38 | summary | 0.970 | • The patients must be explained that itching can continue for several weeks after successful treatment and repeated applications are not required; continue antihistamines for symptomatic management • However, if itching persists for more than 3-4 weeks/ or if new lesions are noted - a reinfestation is likely. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | |
| How should Permethrin 5% cream be applied to the skin? | Apply over the whole skin surface (neck downwards) on dry and clean skin; wash off after 8-12 hours | A keratolytic such as 3-6% Salicylic acid may be used over crusts • Nodular lesions: Potent topical steroid (Clobetasol propionate) or intralesional steroid (Triamcinolone acetonide 10 mg/mL) may be required for persistent nodules Most patients are treated with topical alone • Permethrin 5% cream: Apply over the whole skin surface (neck downwards) on dry and clean skin; wash off after 8-12 hours (advice to apply late evening and keep overnight) • In infants, the face and scalp must also be treated > Special attention must be given to interdigital webspaces, axillae, area under the fingernails and toenails the wrists the external genitalia and the buttocks > To ensure 8 hours of contact time, Permethrin should be re-applied if hands are washed > About 30 grams of cream is used for one application in adults and children ≥ 5 years; 15 grams for children < 5 years > The application is to be repeated after 7–14 days • Alternatively, 1% Gamma Benzene Hexa-Chloride (GBHC/ lindane): may be used for application as above for permethrin. | 299 | summary | 0.970 | A keratolytic such as 3-6% Salicylic acid may be used over crusts • Nodular lesions: Potent topical steroid (Clobetasol propionate) or intralesional steroid (Triamcinolone acetonide 10 mg/mL) may be required for persistent nodules Most patients are treated with topical alone • Permethrin 5% cream: Apply over the whole skin surface (neck downwards) on dry and clean skin; wash off after 8-12 hours (advice to apply late evening and keep overnight) • In infants, the face and scalp must also be treated > Special attention must be given to interdigital webspaces, axillae, area under the fingernails | ||||
| What can cause reinfestation in patients? | if all close contacts were not simultaneously treated | • The patients must be explained that itching can continue for several weeks after successful treatment and repeated applications are not required; continue antihistamines for symptomatic management • However, if itching persists for more than 3-4 weeks/ or if new lesions are noted - a reinfestation is likely. This can occur if all close contacts were not simultaneously treated • Treatment of secondary infection (Staphylococcal/ Streptococcal): Refer to Bacterial skin infection STW • Treatment of crusted scabies: Ivermectin on days 1, 2, 8,9 and 15 (additionally on days 22, 29 days in severe cases) with Permethrin 5% cream daily for 7 days, then twice weekly until cure. | 327 | relationship | 0.930 | This can occur if all close contacts were not simultaneously treated • Treatment of secondary infection (Staphylococcal/ Streptococcal): Refer to Bacterial skin infection STW • Treatment of crusted scabies: Ivermectin on days 1, 2, 8,9 and 15 (additionally on days 22, 29 days in severe cases) with Permethrin 5% cream daily for 7 days, then twice weekly until cure. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | |
| What is the consequence of not treating all close contacts at the same time? | a reinfestation is likely | • The patients must be explained that itching can continue for several weeks after successful treatment and repeated applications are not required; continue antihistamines for symptomatic management • However, if itching persists for more than 3-4 weeks/ or if new lesions are noted - a reinfestation is likely. This can occur if all close contacts were not simultaneously treated • Treatment of secondary infection (Staphylococcal/ Streptococcal): Refer to Bacterial skin infection STW • Treatment of crusted scabies: Ivermectin on days 1, 2, 8,9 and 15 (additionally on days 22, 29 days in severe cases) with Permethrin 5% cream daily for 7 days, then twice weekly until cure. | 285 | relationship | 0.890 | • The patients must be explained that itching can continue for several weeks after successful treatment and repeated applications are not required; continue antihistamines for symptomatic management • However, if itching persists for more than 3-4 weeks/ or if new lesions are noted - a reinfestation is likely. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What treatment is suggested for persistent nodular lesions? | Potent topical steroid (Clobetasol propionate) or intralesional steroid (Triamcinolone acetonide 10 mg/mL) | A keratolytic such as 3-6% Salicylic acid may be used over crusts • Nodular lesions: Potent topical steroid (Clobetasol propionate) or intralesional steroid (Triamcinolone acetonide 10 mg/mL) may be required for persistent nodules Most patients are treated with topical alone • Permethrin 5% cream: Apply over the whole skin surface (neck downwards) on dry and clean skin; wash off after 8-12 hours (advice to apply late evening and keep overnight) • In infants, the face and scalp must also be treated > Special attention must be given to interdigital webspaces, axillae, area under the fingernails and toenails the wrists the external genitalia and the buttocks > To ensure 8 hours of contact time, Permethrin should be re-applied if hands are washed > About 30 grams of cream is used for one application in adults and children ≥ 5 years; 15 grams for children < 5 years > The application is to be repeated after 7–14 days • Alternatively, 1% Gamma Benzene Hexa-Chloride (GBHC/ lindane): may be used for application as above for permethrin. | 85 | list | 0.820 | A keratolytic such as 3-6% Salicylic acid may be used over crusts • Nodular lesions: Potent topical steroid (Clobetasol propionate) or intralesional steroid (Triamcinolone acetonide 10 mg/mL) may be required for persistent nodules Most patients are treated with topical alone • Permethrin 5% cream: Apply over the whole skin surface (neck downwards) on dry and clean skin; wash off after 8-12 hours (advice to apply late evening and keep overnight) • In infants, the face and scalp must also be treated > Special attention must be given to interdigital webspaces, axillae, area under the fingernails | ||||
| What is the recommended treatment for persistent nodular lesions? | Potent topical steroid (Clobetasol propionate) or intralesional steroid (Triamcinolone acetonide 10 mg/mL) | A keratolytic such as 3-6% Salicylic acid may be used over crusts • Nodular lesions: Potent topical steroid (Clobetasol propionate) or intralesional steroid (Triamcinolone acetonide 10 mg/mL) may be required for persistent nodules Most patients are treated with topical alone • Permethrin 5% cream: Apply over the whole skin surface (neck downwards) on dry and clean skin; wash off after 8-12 hours (advice to apply late evening and keep overnight) • In infants, the face and scalp must also be treated > Special attention must be given to interdigital webspaces, axillae, area under the fingernails and toenails the wrists the external genitalia and the buttocks > To ensure 8 hours of contact time, Permethrin should be re-applied if hands are washed > About 30 grams of cream is used for one application in adults and children ≥ 5 years; 15 grams for children < 5 years > The application is to be repeated after 7–14 days • Alternatively, 1% Gamma Benzene Hexa-Chloride (GBHC/ lindane): may be used for application as above for permethrin. | 85 | list | 0.820 | A keratolytic such as 3-6% Salicylic acid may be used over crusts • Nodular lesions: Potent topical steroid (Clobetasol propionate) or intralesional steroid (Triamcinolone acetonide 10 mg/mL) may be required for persistent nodules Most patients are treated with topical alone • Permethrin 5% cream: Apply over the whole skin surface (neck downwards) on dry and clean skin; wash off after 8-12 hours (advice to apply late evening and keep overnight) • In infants, the face and scalp must also be treated > Special attention must be given to interdigital webspaces, axillae, area under the fingernails | ||||
| What medication is considered safe for use during pregnancy or for children under 5 years old? | Permethrin | Avoid use in infants Oral treatment for patients with poor compliance or response to topicals therapy • Oral Ivermectin: at a dose of 200 mcg/kg (upto 12 mg); two doses 1 week apart; taken with food • Avoid Ivermectin in infants, children < 5 years old or <15 kg, and in pregnancy. Permethrin has been safely prescribed in these situations • Antihistamines should be prescribed as per the patient’s requirement | 282 | factual | 0.490 | Avoid use in infants Oral treatment for patients with poor compliance or response to topicals therapy • Oral Ivermectin: at a dose of 200 mcg/kg (upto 12 mg); two doses 1 week apart; taken with food • Avoid Ivermectin in infants, children < 5 years old or <15 kg, and in pregnancy. Permethrin has been safely prescribed in these situations • Antihistamines should be prescribed as per the patient’s requirement | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What treatment can be safely prescribed for infants, children under 5 years old, or during pregnancy? | Permethrin | Avoid use in infants Oral treatment for patients with poor compliance or response to topicals therapy • Oral Ivermectin: at a dose of 200 mcg/kg (upto 12 mg); two doses 1 week apart; taken with food • Avoid Ivermectin in infants, children < 5 years old or <15 kg, and in pregnancy. Permethrin has been safely prescribed in these situations • Antihistamines should be prescribed as per the patient’s requirement | 282 | factual | 0.490 | Avoid use in infants Oral treatment for patients with poor compliance or response to topicals therapy • Oral Ivermectin: at a dose of 200 mcg/kg (upto 12 mg); two doses 1 week apart; taken with food • Avoid Ivermectin in infants, children < 5 years old or <15 kg, and in pregnancy. Permethrin has been safely prescribed in these situations • Antihistamines should be prescribed as per the patient’s requirement | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What treatment can be safely prescribed for infants, young children, and pregnant women? | Permethrin | Avoid use in infants Oral treatment for patients with poor compliance or response to topicals therapy • Oral Ivermectin: at a dose of 200 mcg/kg (upto 12 mg); two doses 1 week apart; taken with food • Avoid Ivermectin in infants, children < 5 years old or <15 kg, and in pregnancy. Permethrin has been safely prescribed in these situations • Antihistamines should be prescribed as per the patient’s requirement | 282 | factual | 0.490 | Avoid use in infants Oral treatment for patients with poor compliance or response to topicals therapy • Oral Ivermectin: at a dose of 200 mcg/kg (upto 12 mg); two doses 1 week apart; taken with food • Avoid Ivermectin in infants, children < 5 years old or <15 kg, and in pregnancy. Permethrin has been safely prescribed in these situations • Antihistamines should be prescribed as per the patient’s requirement | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
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