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Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis):
A parent's guide for infants and babies

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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1324-1326. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.2286-2288. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2007

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