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*Remove nits with fine comb | *Remove nits with fine comb | ||
*Retreatment in 7-10d may be necessary | *Retreatment in 7-10d may be necessary | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Parasitic Diseases]] | |||
*[[Travel Medicine]] | |||
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
Tintinalli | Tintinalli | ||
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[[Category:Peds]] | [[Category:Peds]] | ||
Revisión del 11:38 1 sep 2014
Background
- Caused pediculus humanus
- Hats/combs may act as fomites
Diagnosis
- May see live mites or nits (egg sacks) on hair shaft close to scalp
- May be asymptomatic or pruritic
Treatment
- Permethrin 1% lotion
- Remove nits with fine comb
- Retreatment in 7-10d may be necessary
See Also
Source
Tintinalli