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There's a new super bug in town trying to take over our kids' heads. Well, at least their hair. It's "super lice," and they are ... they'll need a second treatment. And that's true of prescription ...

On day 15, participants with persistent infestation were switched to the alternative treatment. The primary endpoint was absence of live head lice on day 15; secondary outcomes were absence of ...

We’re talking about lice; winter offers these little monsters a few special ways to spread. Head lice are one of the great horrors of both parenting and the school system. However, contrary to ...

Background In the treatment of human head lice infestation, healthcare providers are increasingly concerned about lice becoming resistant to existing pesticide treatments. Traditional pesticides ...