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Revision as of 15:48, 10 February 2012
For patient information click here Template:Head lice Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Related Key Words and Synonyms: Pediculus humanus capitis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Causes
Differentiating Head lice from other Diseases
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Lab Tests | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
External Links
- http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/lice/factsht_head_lice.htm
- http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/HeadLice.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_louse
Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.
Initial content for this page in some instances may have came from Wikipedia and AskDrWiki
Differential Diagnoses are drawn from clinicians as well as an amalgamation of 3 sources:
2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:3
3. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:7