Lice
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Lice Prevention
Prevention of lice includes:
Avoid contact with those who have lice.
Good personal hygiene
Wash personal items regularly:
Bedding
Clothes
Linens
Do not share personal care items:
Brushes
Combs
Towels
Vacuum furniture regularly
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Lice Outlook
Related Topics:
Bedbug bites
Head lice
Itching
Pubic lice
Rash (localized)
Scabies
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Itching
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Last Updated: Oct 31, 2007
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Lice References:
Fournier PE, Ndihokubwayo JB, Guidran J, Kelly PJ, Raoult D. Human pathogens in body and head lice. Emerg Infect Dis. 2002 Dec;8(12):1515-8.
Venna S, Fleischer AB Jr, Feldman SR. Scabies and lice: review of the clinical features and management principles. Dermatol Nurs. 2001 Aug;13(4):257-62; quiz 265-6.