5 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from ICMR Standard Treatment Workflow (STW) SCABIES, published by icmr.gov.in. The source is a 1-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include scabies, icd-10-b86, permethrin 5% cream, ivermectin, crusted scabies, sarcoptes scabiei var hominis, reinfestation, antihistamines. 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. Question types in the export: 2 factual, 1 list, 1 relationship, 1 summary. 3 of the 5 pairs (60.0%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 2 are factual or table-based questions. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains five extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from the ICMR Standard Treatment Workflow (STW) for scabies. The source document, a one-page publication, provides detailed guidance on scabies management, including treatment protocols, reinfestation causes, and medication precautions. Questions cover factual, explanatory, and list-based topics, such as the use of Permethrin 5% cream, antihistamines, and the avoidance of Ivermectin in specific groups. Each answer is directly quoted from the source, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is a possible reason for reinfestation if itching persists for more than 3-4 weeks or new lesions appear? | 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 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967365_scabies.pdf | 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 be informed about regarding itching after successful treatment? | itching can continue for several weeks after successful treatment and repeated applications are not required; continue antihistamines for symptomatic management | • 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 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967365_scabies.pdf | • 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. | ||||
| In which groups should Ivermectin be avoided? | infants, children < 5 years old or <15 kg, and in pregnancy | 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 | 221 | list | 0.780 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967365_scabies.pdf | 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. | 1 | page=1,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the recommended treatment for persistent nodular lesions in scabies? | 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 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967365_scabies.pdf | |||||
| What is the recommended duration for keeping Permethrin 5% cream on the skin before washing it off? | 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. | 388 | factual | 0.370 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725967365_scabies.pdf | 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 |
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| 1 |
| page=1,block=6 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |
| 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 |
| 1 |
| page=1,block=6 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |
| 1 |
| page=1,block=6 |
| 0.700 |
| valid |