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Head lice. Pediatrics 2015 May;135(5):e1355-65

Date

04/29/2015

Pubmed ID

25917986

DOI

10.1542/peds.2015-0746

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84929492448   28 Citations

Abstract

Head lice infestation is associated with limited morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children. Since the 2010 clinical report on head lice was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, newer medications have been approved for the treatment of head lice. 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.

Author List

Devore CD, Schutze GE, Council on School Health and Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Pediatrics

Author

Rodney E. Willoughby MD Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Animals
Child
Humans
Lice Infestations
Pediculus