Head lice
Head lice: Introduction
Head lice:
Also called Pediculus humanus capitis (peh-DICK-you-lus HUE-man-us
CAP-ih-TUS), head lice are parasitic insects found on the heads of ... more about Head lice.
Head lice: Small lice infesting the hair and head.
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Medical Books Excerpts
- HEAD MASS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Pediculosis
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- HEAD MASS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Causes of Head lice
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Treatments for Head lice
- Lice killing medications
- Nit removal measures
- Special combing of the hair
- Measures to remove lice and nits from objects
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Also called Pediculus humanus capitis (peh-DICK-you-lus HUE-man-us
CAP-ih-TUS), head lice are parasitic insects found on the heads of people. Having head lice is very common; as (Source: excerpt from Head Lice Infestation: DPD)
Definitions of Head lice:
Infestation of the scalp with lice
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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