Pediculosis capitis

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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Pediculus capitis.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case#1