Lice update: new solutions to an old problem
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Assessing Biofilm Dispersal in Murine Wounds
Published on: August 7, 2021
Lisa Wadowski1, Lily Balasuriya1, Harper N Price2
1University of Arizona, College of Medicine, 550 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ, 85004.
Abstract:
An estimated 6 to 12 million children are affected by lice annually in the United States.(1) Knowledge of the various treatment options for this diagnosis is essential. This paper aims to provide an overview of the myriad therapeutic options available for lice infestations in children. U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs, off-label drug therapies, over-the counter-products, and herbal remedies are all discussed in detail. Clinicians may use this information to teach patients and families about the latest available care for the eradication of head lice in pediatric patients.
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