|
COPYRIGHT 2005 International Medical News Group
STOWE, VT. -- Location, location, location. Where lice live on the body and how they got there are important considerations for optimal diagnosis and therapy, according to Dirk M. Elston, M.D.
While much attention is given to the identification and treatment of head lice because they are hyperendemic in many areas of the world, body lice and pubic lice are unique entities with specific treatment requirements, Dr. Elston said at a dermatology conference sponsored by the University of Vermont.
Similar in appearance to head lice, body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) live in clothes...
Read the full article for free courtesy of your local library.
|
Bookmark this article
Print this article
Link to this article
Email this article
Digg It!
Add to del.icio.us
RSS
