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  1. Treatment of Human Head Lice: Louse, Pediculosis, Oviposition, Organochlorine, Carbamate, Protease, Enzyme
  2. Pediculosis: Lice, Parasite, Phthiraptera, Head Louse, Pediculosis Capitis, Pediculosis Corporis, Pediculosis Pubis
  3. Natalie and the uninvited guest pest by Jill Reynolds, 1989
  4. Head lice incidence rising in African Americans: debunking a myth.(Clinical Rounds): An article from: Skin & Allergy News by Betsy Bates, 2004-02-01
  5. The nit rating scale.(Health Service Applications): An article from: Journal of School Health by Patti Scott, Mary Jo Gilmer, et all 2004-03-01
  6. Head lice treatment: Ovide[R] proves effective. (Products).: An article from: Pediatric Nursing
  7. Nonpesticide agent suffocates head lice safely.(Dermatology): An article from: Internal Medicine News by Sherry Boschert, 2006-05-15
  8. Use infestation location to tailor lice treatment.(Dermatologic Therapy): An article from: Skin & Allergy News by Diana Mahoney, 2005-03-01
  9. Lice infestation: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine</i> by Mai Tran, 2001
  10. Of lice and children: going to the head of class. (includes related article): An article from: FDA Consumer by Theresa A. Young, Judith Levine Wilis, 1989-11-01
  11. Over-the-counter head lice treatment revealed.(Skin Disorders): An article from: Family Practice News by Mary Ellen Schneider, 2006-01-15
  12. School Nurses' Perceptions of and Experiences with Head Lice.: An article from: Journal of School Health by James H. Price, Craig N. Burkhart, et all 1999-04-01
  13. Lice Infestation: An entry from Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i> by Rebecca, PhD Frey, 2006
  14. Lice infestation: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence</i> by Rebecca, PhD Frey, Margaret, PhD Alic, 2006

21. Lice Source Services - Head Lice Removal, Nit Removal, Nits, Lice
Offers head lice and nit removal in their lice center as well as for schools, day care centers and camps. Includes contact information, directions
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22. Pediculous Pubis
Handbook of Dermatology Venereology HKMA Home Page HKMA CME Page Search Handbook
http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

23. Communicable Disease Fact Sheet
Communicable Disease Fact Sheet, pediculosis. pediculosis is an infestationof the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or adults
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Pediculosis
(lice, head lice, body lice, pubic lice, cooties, crabs)
What is pediculosis?
Pediculosis is an infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or adults of lice. The crawling stages of this insect feed on human blood, which can result in severe itching. Head lice are usually located on the scalp, crab lice in the pubic area and body lice along seams of clothing. Body lice travel to the skin to feed and return back to the clothing.
Who gets pediculosis?
Anyone may become louse infested under suitable conditions of exposure. Pediculosis is easily transmitted from person to person during direct contact. Head lice infestations are frequently found in school settings or institutions. Crab lice infestations can be found among sexually active individuals. Body lice infestation can be found in people living in crowded, unsanitary conditions where clothing is infrequently changed or laundered.
How is pediculosis spread?

24. Pediculosis Pubis (Crabs) - 1
pediculosis Pubis (Crabs). Note Nits (on hair shafts) and lice (on the skin andhairs) are present. Caused by Pthius pubis. Return to Image Index page.
http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/Crabs-01.htm
Dept. of Dermatology - University of Iowa College of Medicine
Pediculosis Pubis (Crabs)
Note: Nits (on hair shafts) and lice (on the skin and hairs) are present.
Caused by Pthius pubis. Return to Image Index page. Return to Image Index page.
Return to Dermatology's Home page.
June, 1997

25. Pediculosis Capitus - Head Lice - Nits - 2
pediculosis Capitus Head Lice - Nits. Microscopic view of two empty nits.Caused by Pediculus humanus capitis. To view the mite Pediculus humanus,
http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/PedicCapit-02.htm
Dept. of Dermatology - University of Iowa College of Medicine
Pediculosis Capitus - Head Lice - Nits
Microscopic view of two empty nits.
Caused by Pediculus humanus capitis.
To view the mite Pediculus humanus , click HERE Return to Image Index page. Return to Image Index page.
Return to Dermatology's Home page.
June, 1997

26. Head Lice (Pediculosis)
Fact Sheet on Head Lice (pediculosis) and What You can Do to Prevent the Spreadof Lice and Nits.
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What are head lice?
What are the symptoms? How are head lice spread? How can you prevent head lice outbreaks? ... Additional information
What are head lice?
  • Lice need human blood to survive and most will die within 24 hours if they can not find a "meal".
  • Lice lay eggs (nits) on the hair close to the scalp. It takes about 6 days for the nits to hatch. Nits have to be on the hair near the scalp in order to hatch. Nits which have been dislodged will not hatch in the environment.
  • Nits are easier to see than lice. Nits are oval shaped and most often can been seen in the hair behind the ears or near the neck.
  • Head lice themselves are not a health hazard or a sign of uncleanliness, and are not responsible for the spread of any disease.

27. Piojos En La Cabeza (Pediculosis)
Translate this page Los piojos son pequeños insectos que viven y andan por el pelo. Son de colorgris, café, o negro y pueden ser dificiles de ver.
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/prevcont/piojos.htm
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  • Los piojos necesitan la sangre humana para sobrevivir y mueren dentro de 24 horas si no pueden encontrar una "comida".
  • Los piojos ponen huevos (liendres) en el pelo cerca del cuero cabelludo. Se toma como 6 dias para que los piojos salgan de los huevos (liendres).
  • Los piojos se pueden propagar por medio del uso de un sombrero o la ropa de otra persona, o al usar el peine, el cepillo de pelo o la ropa de cama, o al guardar ropa usada por alguien que tenga piojos en el mismo lugar de almacenamiento como un armario o guardarropa.
  • Animales caseros no portan piojos humanos.

28. Health And Safety Tips: Pediculosis (Lice)
pediculosis capitis an infestation of the scalp with lice. pediculosispalpebrarum and infestation of the eyelids and eyelashes with lice
http://nrc.uchsc.edu/TIPS/pediculosis.htm
Health and Safety Tips Pediculosis (Lice)
What?
Lice infestation is one of the most common infectious diseases in child care. Lice are transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact or by sharing personal articles such as combs, brushes, towels, clothing such as hats and helmuts, and bedding. Head lice are not able to survive away from humans for more than a few days. However lice can fall from a "host" to carpeting, furniture, chair backs and linens. When another person comes into contact with these items, infestation may occur. Lice are also know as cluse or crab. They are not dangerous but they are extremely irritating. Lice are not known to carry disease. They are insects not germs. A common myth is that lice can jump or fly. This is not true as lice are wingless. The symptoms that a child might have lice is intense itching but this often occurs several weeks after infestation. Infestation is identified by the presence of adult lice or nits (eggs) on a hair shaft 3 to 4 mm from the scalp. Pediculosis capitis : an infestation of the scalp with lice.

29. Virtual Children's Hospital: CQQA: Headlice
Head Lice (pediculosis). Donna D Alessandro, MD Lindsay Huth, BA Peer ReviewStatus Internally Reviewed Creation Date December 2001
http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/headlice.html
Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers
Head Lice (Pediculosis)
Donna D'Alessandro, M.D.
Lindsay Huth, B.A.
Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed
Creation Date: December 2001
Last Revision Date: April 2002 Common Questions, Quick Answers What are head lice?
  • Head lice are small insects that lay eggs (nits) on people's scalp. After 7-8 days, the eggs hatch. The empty eggshells look like small grains of rice that stick to the hair.
What causes head lice?
  • You do not get lice because you are dirty or unclean. Lice are passed from person to person by contact with infested persons or items.
Who can get head lice?
  • Anyone can get head lice. Having head lice is common for school-age children. Pets can't get lice.
What are the symptoms of head lice?
  • Since lice are hard to see, you can tell if your child has lice by checking the hair for nits. Comb through the hair to look for nits. You can use a magnifying glass to help you. Nits stick to the hair while things like dandruff and dried hairspray flakes can be blown away.

30. Virtual Hospital: Pediculosis
pediculosis is an animal parasite that usually is found in the pubic hair of The main symptom of pediculosis is itching. The itching is thought to be
http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/obgyn/pediculosis/
Pediculosis (Crabs, Pubic Lice)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
First Published: 1997
Last Revised: December 2002 Pediculosis is an animal parasite that usually is found in the pubic hair of men and women. Also called crabs or pubic lice, it may be found on the hair of the chest, underarm and face. Crabs do not live on scalp hair. What are the symptoms of pediculosis?
The main symptom of pediculosis is itching. The itching is thought to be caused by an allergy to the bite of the louse. You may not always have itching. There also may be tiny dark brown spots on the skin or undergarments where they come in contact with the affected area. How is pediculosis spread?
Crabs are most often spread during bodily contact with a person who has crabs. Occasionally, lice may be spread by towels, clothing, bed sheets or toilet seats. Adult lice can live up to ten days, while eggs (nits) live no longer than one month in clothing or bedding. Prevention of pediculosis.

31. Vaginitis, TSS, And Other Genitourinary Tract Infections
VAGINITIS; TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME; SCABIES; pediculosis; VIBRIONIC ABORTION;PUERPERAL FEVER; LISTERIOSIS. Vaginitis. Overview
http://www.kcom.edu/faculty/chamberlain/Website/lectures/lecture/vag.htm
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  • VAGINITIS TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME SCABIES ... LISTERIOSIS
  • Vaginitis
    Overview
    Vaginal infections are the most common women's health problem, and have been increasingly linked to a growing array of serious health risks. Vaginal infections, known medically as vaginitis, are the most frequent reason American women see their doctorsaccounting for more than 10 million office visits each year. Some vaginal infections are transmitted through sexual contact (Trichomoniasis), but others such as candidiasis (yeast infections) are not. Bacterial vaginosis can be transmitted by sexual contact however, overgrowth of certain of the bacteria (see below) in the vagina can also result in a case of vaginitis. A recent Gallup survey found that very few women have a thorough understanding of vaginitis. While 95 percent of women surveyed had heard about yeast infections only 36 percent had ever heard of a more common vaginal infection called bacterial vaginosis (BV). Etiology Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) due to Gardnerella vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis

    32. Crabs - Urologychannel
    pediculosis pubis, known as crabs or crab lice, is an infestation with the crablouse (Phthirus pubis), a millimetersized insect that infests the pubic
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    Vaginosis Genital Warts Gonorrhea Granuloma Herpes ... Molloscum Contagiosum Crabs / Pediculosis Pubis Scabies Syphilis Trichomoniasis Find a Urologist ... Videos CONDITIONS Adrenal Cancer Bladder Cancer Bladder Control Problems BPH/Enlarged Prostate Emergencies Erectile Dysfunction Female Sexual Dysfunction Hematuria Incontinence Interstitial Cystitis Kidney Cancer ... Testosterone Deficiency Upper Tract Tumors Urethral Cancer Urinary Tract Infection Varicocele Vasectomy DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
    CT Scan Cystoscopy MRI Scan TRUS/ Prostate Biopsy RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Education Glossary ... What Is a Urologist? Videos FOR DOCTORS ONLY Website Services Get Listed in MDLocator CME ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Testimonials Link to urologychannel Urologkanalen (Swedish) ... email this Overview Pediculosis pubis, known as crabs or crab lice, is an infestation with the crab louse ( Phthirus pubis ), a millimeter-sized insect that infests the pubic hair, feeds on human blood, and multiplies rapidly. It uses the crablike claws on its legs to grasp the hair of its host, on which female lice lay eggs. Eggs hatch into nits within 5 to 10 days and grow into egg-laying lice in about the same amount of time. A crab louse lives for about 6 weeks, but dies within 24 hours without blood. They do not pose a serious health threat, but are irritating, contagious, and indicate a risk for other STDs. Incidence and Prevalence According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 3 million people in the United States are infected annually.

    33. Pediculosis
    DESCRIPTION pediculosis is an infestation by lice 132.9 pediculosis,unspecified SEE ALSO. HIV infection AIDS Typhus fevers. REFERENCES
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    Pediculosis
    DESCRIPTION: Pediculosis is an infestation by lice
    • Characteristics of lice:
      • Feed solely on human blood by piercing the skin, injecting saliva, and then sucking blood
      • Move quickly
      • A mature adult female lays 3-6 eggs (nits) a day. Nits are 0.8 mm long, white, and appear cemented to the base of the hair.
      • Nits may survive three weeks when removed from host
    • Two species of lice infest humans:
      • Pediculus humanus has two subspecies, the head louse (capitis), and the body louse (corporis). Both species are smaller than 2 mm, are flat, wingless, and have three pairs of legs that attach closely behind the head.
      • Phthirus pubis (pubic or crab louse): resembles a sea crab and has widespread claws on the 2nd and 3rd legs.

      System(s) affected: Skin/Exocrine
      Genetics: No genetic pattern
      Incidence/Prevalence in USA: 10-40% in schools where accurate surveys have been conducted
      Predominant age:
      • Pubic lice - most common in adults
      • Head lice - most common in children

      Predominant sex:
      CAUSES:
      Infestation by lice
      Synonyms:
      • Lice
      • Crabs
      ICD-9-CM: 132.9 Pediculosis, unspecified

    34. Pediculosis - Zona Padres - Zona Pediatrica
    de la cabeza (Pediculus humanus Capitis) son insectos que viven sobre
    http://www.zonapediatrica.com/patologias/pediculo.htm
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    PEDICULOSIS
    Generalidades

    Los vulgarmente llamados "piojos de la cabeza" (Pediculus humanus Capitis) son insectos que viven sobre el cuero cabelludo y cabellos del ser humano. Estos parásitos pasan del estado de ninfa o larva a piojo adulto en tres semanas. Su promedio de sobrevida es de treinta días y durante ese tiempo cada hembra es capaz de poner 200 huevos o liendres.
    El síntoma más frecuente de esta parasitosis es la picazón de la nuca y detrás de las orejas y es debido a que, cuando el piojo pica, inyecta una toxina en la piel antes de succionar la sangre.
    El contagio, se lleva a cabo cuando una persona no infectada establece contacto con una parasitada o con alguno de sus elementos de uso personal como peine, cepillo, vestimenta, almohada, etc.
    En la actualidad algunas madres y maestras se han convertido en expertas para diagnosticar esta molesta y frecuente parasitosis. Sin embargo, no está demás escribir algunas líneas para aquellas que no lo son tanto:
    • Disponga de buena luz para revisar la cabeza del niño ( la idea es la luz solar) Observe el cabello mechón por mechón, en forma ordenada.

    35. Pediculosis - La Lucha Continua - Zona Pediatrica
    Translate this page Otro tipo de pediculosis (la pediculosis del cuerpo) , producida por el Pediculushumanos NO al uso de Kerosene para los cuadros de pediculosis!!
    http://www.zonapediatrica.com/mod-htmlpages-display-pid-463.html
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    PEDICULOSIS (la lucha continúa) Tres son las especies de piojos que afectan al ser humano:
    • Pediculus Humanus Capitis. Pediculus Humanus Corporis. Pediculus Humanus Pubis (ladillas).
    Se estima que en algunas áreas urbanas entre el 10 al 20 % de los niños en edad escolar presentan esta parasitosis (ectoparasitosis). Diagnóstico
    El diagnóstico de este problema se hace a simple vista ya que tanto los piojos como las ninfas y huevos (liendres) se ven con una adecuada búsqueda o con la ayuda de una lupa o de un microscopio. Se recomienda el uso de luz natural para su búsqueda, en caso de usar luz del tipo artificial ésta debe ser lo suficientemente potente para facilitar la visualización de este parásito. El síntoma principal es la picazón (prurito) del cuero cabelludo, pero en los casos donde la infestación es leve (1 a 5 piojos) es difícil encontrar este síntoma. Debido a dicha picazón y secundarias al rascado y sobreinfección bacteriana se puede encontrar en los pacientes lesiones que pueden necesitar de tratamiento antibiótico (impetigo) ; dicho tratamiento debe ser previo al uso de pediculicidas si son indicados.

    36. Herbs For Health. Alternative Medicine: Pediculosis, The Head Lice Infection
    Herbs for Health. Alternative Medicine pediculosis, the head lice infection.We offert a safe, natural, effective, easy use and inexpensive treatment to
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    The Natural Cure All you need to know Pediculosis The Safe, Natural, Effective, Easy Use and Inexpensive Treatment KILL HEAD LICE!!! No chemicals, no toxins, no hair damage, no stink, no mess and the most important no more lice!!! 100% Guaranteed!!! Pediculosis has a worldwide distribution. Only in the USA pediculosis affects 6 -12 million people annually. The problem is particularly common in schoolchildren. Head lice don't discriminate; they don't care if you're rich or poor, young or old, male or female, clean or dirty. Any lice outbreak can spread rapidly through a classroom, home or office.
    There is a great danger in using chemical treatments that contain potent pesticides and insecticides known as pediculicides these can cause harm to your children. Pre-treatment (with over-the-counter or prescription shampoos) is NOT effective or recommended. Like new antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria/viruses, head lice are becoming more resistant to treatment and the treatment.
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    37. PEDICULOSIS O
    de la cabeza (Pediculus humanus Capitis) son insectos que viven sobre
    http://www.saludpr.com/pediculosis_o_piojos_en_cabeza.htm
    PEDICULOSIS o "Piojos en la Cabeza" GENERALIDADES Los vulgarmente llamados "piojos de la cabeza" (Pediculus humanus Capitis) son insectos que viven sobre el cuero cabelludo y cabellos del ser humano. Estos insectos miden en su adultez de 1 a 2 mm. Tienen seis patas que terminan en pequeñas garras ( las utilizan para prenderse firmemente al pelo) tórax, abdomen y poseen una cabeza pequeña con un aparato bucal preparado para la punción ( picadura) y succión ulterior de sangre. Estos parásitos pasan del estado de ninfa o larva a piojo adulto en tres semanas. Su promedio de sobrevida es de treinta días y durante ese tiempo cada hembra es capaz de poner 200 huevos o liendres. SINTOMAS El síntoma más frecuente de esta parasitosis es la picazón de la nuca y detrás de las orejas y es debido a que, cuando el piojo pica, inyecta una toxina en la piel antes de succinar la sangre. TRANSMISION El contagio, se lleva a cabo cuando una persona no infectada establece contacto con una parasitada o con alguno de sus elementos de uso personal como peine, cepillo, vestimenta, almohada, etc.

    38. Lice (Pediculosis) : Bureau Of Communicable Disease : NYC DOHMH
    Lice (pediculosis). What are lice? Lice are sixlegged, wingless, insect parasitesof humans, mammals (cattle, pigs etc.), and birds (chicken and other
    http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/cd/cdped.shtml
    Bureau of Communicable Disease
    Lice (Pediculosis)
    What are lice? Lice are six-legged, wingless, insect parasites of humans, mammals (cattle, pigs etc.), and birds (chicken and other birds). Lice are divided into two groups: lice found on mammals, which need blood for sustenance; and those found on birds, which chew on feathers and dandruff. The three most common external parasites of humans are:
  • head lice ( Pediculus humanus capitus body lice ( Pediculus humanus humunas ); and crab lice ( Pthirus pubis
  • All lice have flattened bodies to allow them ease of movement in the hair, fur, and feathers of their hosts. Infestation of a person with head and/or body lice is termed "Pediculosis" and with crab lice is called "Pthiriasis." Pediculousis, or infestation with body and/or head lice, causes little irritation initially. After weeks of continued biting, some individuals may become sensitized and suffer an allergic reaction. Head lice infestation results in intense itching of the scalp behind the ears and base of the hairline or nape of the neck. Sores may form on the head from scratching and may become infected with bacteria. The symptoms of body lice infestation are scratch marks, hives, eczema and a red rash on shoulders and other areas covered with clothes. Pthiriasis, or pubic lice (crab lice) infestation, results in continued itching in the pubic area, a rash, and sometimes discoloration of skin from continued feeding by crab lice. Head Lice Head lice are found among hair on the human scalp. Commonly, they can be found on the scalp behind the ears and near the neckline at the base of the scalp. In the United States, head lice are most common among school-aged children. Head lice is more common among girls than boys because they share hats, scarves, hairbrushes, and other hair accessories more frequently.

    39. Pediculosis (Lice) Fact Sheet
    Fact Sheet on pediculosis (Lice) pediculosis HEAD AND BODY LICE. What is it?Eggs are laid by the fertilized female on body hairs or fibres of clothing
    http://www.kgh.on.ca/kgh/Infection Control/lice.htm
    Kingston General Hospital
    Infection Control Service
    Fact Sheet on Pediculosis (Lice)
    This fact sheet provides basic general information only and is to be used as a quick guide, not as a complete resource on the subject. If you have any further questions, ask your own physician, local health unit or health care worker.
    PEDICULOSIS: HEAD AND BODY LICE
    What is it?
    Eggs are laid by the fertilized female on body hairs or fibres of clothing in oval "nits". (Eggs are about the size of a pinhead and resemble dandruff). After 7-10 days, small nymphs emerge from the eggs and must feed on blood within 24 hours. Humans are the only reservoir. Three kinds of lice infest humans: 1) Pediculus humanus corporis (body louse), 2) Pediculus humanus capitalis (head louse) and 3) Phthirus pubis (pubic crab louse).
    Body Louse Crab Louse

    How is it spread?
    Head lice: direct contact or contact with personal items such as brushes, combs, bedding, or clothes such as hats, scarves, sweaters, etc.
    Body lice: direct contact or contact with clothing (especially seams) or bedding Pubic lice ("crabs"): close physical contact, usually sexual. Transmission by other means is extremely uncommon because of the rapid death of lice when off the human host.

    40. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 10, Ch. 114, Parasitic Skin Infections
    pediculosis may involve the head (by Pediculus humanus capitis), Prevention ofpediculosis and reinfestation includes teaching children and others to
    http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section10/chapter114/114c.jsp

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