This is a photograph of a female. Pediculus humanus var. capitis. , a head louse. Head lice have become an increasing problem in schools and day care centers. Some grade schools have started programs to examine children for head lice. Update Date: 02/19/2008John E. Duldner, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Research, Department of Emergency Medicine, Akron General Medical Center and Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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