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*May see live mites or nits (egg sacks) on hair shaft close to scalp | *May see live mites or nits (egg sacks) on hair shaft close to scalp | ||
*May be asymptomatic or pruritic | *May be asymptomatic or pruritic | ||
[[File:Fahrenholzia pinnata.jpg|thumb|Lice (electron microscope)]] | |||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Revisión del 10:41 8 dic 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