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Head lice
Head lice
Lice, head - nits in the hair with close-up
Lice, head - nits in the hair with close-up
Head louse emerging from egg
Head louse emerging from egg
Head louse, male
Head louse, male
Head louse - female
Head louse - female
Head louse infestation - scalp
Head louse infestation - scalp
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Head lice

Alternative Names:
Lice - head; Nits; Pediculosis - head lice; Pediculosis capitis

Prevention:

Effective treatment of infected people and bed clothing will prevent head lice from spreading to others. Most schools have a policy of sending infected children home until the head lice are treated. However, this is often not effective in preventing the continued spread of the infestation.



Review Date: 1/22/2002
Reviewed By: Philip L. Graham III, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of New York, Columiba Universit, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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