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Symposium: PEDICULOSIS AND SCABIES

Pediculosis and scabies

What to look for in patients who are crawling with clues

Pages 89-100 | Published online: 05 Dec 2017
 

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The thought of parasites usually triggers revulsion and horror, and lice infestations have generated many words and phrases with unpleasant connotations (eg, feeling lousy, dirty louse, nit-picker). Still, humans too often find themselves sharing their bodies and living quarters with lice and mites. Dr Foreman describes how to accurately diagnose infestations, what to include in patient education to calm fears, and how to ensure successful treatment.

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Karen E. Forsman

Karen E. Forsman, MD Dr Forsman is assistant professor of medicine, division of dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis.

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