AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS |
Head Lice
Head lice infestation is associated with little morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children. This statement attempts to clarify issues of diagnosis and treatment of head lice and makes recommendations for dealing with head lice in the school setting.
Abbreviations: FDA, Food and Drug Administration
Statement of reaffirmation:
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AAP Publications Retired and Reaffirmed
Pediatrics 123: 1421-1422.[Full Text]
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