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Editorial
. 2005 Aug 13;331(7513):362-3.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.331.7513.362.

Combing and combating head lice

Martin Dawes
Editorial

Combing and combating head lice

Martin Dawes. BMJ. .
No abstract available

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Effective treatment will stop you feeling lousy Credit: J C REVY/SPL
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