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Practice Guideline
. 2010 Aug;126(2):392-403.
doi: 10.1542/peds.2010-1308. Epub 2010 Jul 26.

Head lice

Barbara L Frankowski, Joseph A Bocchini Jr; Council on School Health and Committee on Infectious Diseases
Collaborators
Practice Guideline

Head lice

Barbara L Frankowski et al. Pediatrics. 2010 Aug.

Abstract

Head lice infestation is associated with limited morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children. Since the 2002 clinical report on head lice was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, patterns of resistance to products available over-the-counter and by prescription have changed, and additional mechanical means of removing head lice have been explored. This revised clinical report clarifies current diagnosis and treatment protocols and provides guidance for the management of children with head lice in the school setting.

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