Head Lice

Barbara L. Frankowski, Leonard B. Weiner

PEDIATRICS · 2002 · 95 citations · 23 references

Concepts

Abstract

Head lice infestation is associated with little morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children. This statement attempts to clarify issues of diagnosis and treatment of head lice and makes recommendations for dealing with head lice in the school setting.

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