Eligible patients included persons at least 2 years of age with head louse infestation against which treatment with either pyrethrin or malathion 2–6 weeks before enrollment had failed.

Man’s best friend may be you-know-who, but his earliest companion was likely the head louse. Lice have been so intrinsically linked to humans, evolving alongside us for over 25 million years ...

Lice infestation is a common problem, especially among children. This article explains where lice come from and how they can ...

The head louse (left) and body louse (right) differ in habits, habitat and in their ability to transmit disease, but a new genetic analysis indicates they are likely the same species. Disclaimer ...

Head lice are small parasites that live on human scalps, feeding on blood. While they don’t cause serious health problems, head lice are a common and frustrating problem, especially among ...

These new therapies are unlikely to allow development of resistance in the head louse population. This study was conducted in an attempt to investigate the mechanism by which IPM/D5 is able to ...

The life cycle of a head louse is pretty quick - around 3 weeks from egg to adult on their human host. It goes something like this: Each adult female lays between 50 to 150 eggs in their lifetime and ...

respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adult-stage head louse and “health conditions identified by a statewide public health emergency,” the legislation says. Insurers say coverage of ...

Head lice live on the human scalp and feed on ... If you’ve found a bug in your hair or clothes that looks like a louse, you don’t have to worry yet, as many insects have a louse-like appearance.

Why does Germany always seek to elect some inferior chancellors? The louse announced an ultimatum to the bear. He scratched ...

Red carpet launch in Laval starred 175 students from English Montreal School Board Since most parents and school-age children ...