Body lice - Better Health Channel.
Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) are small blood-sucking insects that live inside clothing, particularly the seams. People who live in unhygienic and crowded conditions are most susceptible to body lice infestations. Unlike head lice, body ... [... more]
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Pubic lice (crabs)
Pubic lice, or crab lice, infest pubic hair. They can also sometimes affect hair of the armpit, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard and torso. Pubic lice are usually sexually transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. Lice infestation causes no serious ... [... more]
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HEAD LICE INFORMATION SHEET
Information sheet for parents about strategies to control head lice. Many head lice infections cause no symptoms, and probably less than half cause itch. So you have to LOOK to find out if your child has head lice. Do not rely on itching and ... [... more]
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Head lice (nits) - treatment and control
Head lice are small insects that live on the scalp and lay eggs (nits) on the hair. Lice and nits cause an itchy scalp. Head lice are common in children and their families. Medicated treatments to kill lice and nits are available. Wash the ... [... more]
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Repeat the treatment 7 days later.
Crabs are tiny little lice that cause a lot of itching around the genitals, in the pubic hair and sometimes other coarse body hair (such as under arm hair). They're called crabs because they have little crab like legs that they use to hang on to ... [... more]
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What are head lice?
Head lice are tiny insects that lay their eggs on hairs next to the scalp. They are very common among school age children. If your children have head lice, it does not mean that they are dirty. Head lice are easy to catch and most families have ... [... more]
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Head lice need to be treated,
Help! You think you might have head lice! Your scalp is itching and you can feel them running around on your head. It is an absolute disaster, and you really do not want anyone to know, not even your mum!!!!! If you are feeling a bit itchy after ... [... more]
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Head lice - treating them
Head lice do not spread dreadful diseases, but you do need to have them treated. You can't treat them by yourself, so you need to tell someone who can help you. The Department of Health in South Australia recommends using a combination of ... [... more]
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Sheep health and disease
Chemicals registered to treat lice and flystrike on sheep, September 2004 Sheep worm control: summer vs winter drenching in southern NSW Eradication of footrot from sheep flocks on the Northern Tablelands Guidelines for veterinarians issuing ... [... more]
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School days ... all about
School brings new challenges for children and parents. Read about bullying, safety in the playground and on the road, learning issues, and problems like head lice. Get healthy recipes for lunch boxes and learn how kids can make friends. School ... [... more]
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