This is a photograph of a male 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.
Review Date: 01/24/2011
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
