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Effects Of Kwashiorkor On The Human Body
Lice - body; Pediculosis
Prevention
Good personal hygiene and effective treatment of infected persons will prevent lice from spreading to others.
References
Diaz JH. Lice (pediculosis). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 293.
Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2009: pp 590-594.
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