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Head Lice
Alternate Names : Lice - Head, Nits, Pediculosis Capitis - Head Lice
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Head Lice Prognosis (Expectations)
Lice are usually killed with proper treatment. However, reinfestation is possible, especially if the source of the infestation is not corrected (for example, a classroom with many infected children).
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• Definition
• Head Lice Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Head Lice Symptoms & Signs
• Head Lice Prevention
• Head Lice Diagnosis & Tests
• Head Lice Treatment
• Head Lice Prognosis
• Head Lice Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 12/2/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Philip L. Graham III, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of New York, Columiba Universit, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/22/2002).
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