| Publication Type: | Book Chapter |
| Year of Publication: | 2020 |
| Authors: | J. Prendiville |
| Book Title: | Atlas of Adolescent Dermatology. |
| Chapter: | 8 |
| Pagination: | 29-31 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| City: | Cham. |
| ISBN Number: | 9783030586331, 9783030586348 |
| Keywords: | head lice, Ivermectin, Nits, Permethrin, pubic lice |
| Abstract: | Lice infestation in children and adolescents is mainly caused by the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). The pubic or crab louse (Phthirus pubis) is transmitted by sexual contact or by co-sleeping. Infestation with the clothing louse (P. humanus humanus) occurs in homeless populations |
| URL: | https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-58634-8_7 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-030-58634-8_7 |
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