Amother and her two children have been diagnosed with pediculosis corporis at a health care center. an appropriate measure in treating this condition is

a. applying pyrethrins to the body
b. topical application of griseofulvin
c. moist compresses applied frequently
d. administration of systemic antibiotics

A) applying pyrethrins to the body

Explanation:

Pediculus humanus corporis is the scientific name of the body lice which are considered the ectoparasites (2-4 mm in length) and feed on the human blood to survive.

The body lice spread disease such as relapsing fever, trench fever and lay eggs in the stitching of the clothes.

The body lice are treated by pediculicides like Pyrethrin and piperonyl butoxide shampoo which act by killing the ice. The pyrethroid compounds act by penetrating the nervous system of the insects which causes paralysis of the insect and kills the insect-like lice.

Thus, Option-A is the correct answer.