Papers from the CDC highlights public health concerns over the difficulty of identifying and treating B. quintana among ...

Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are wingless insects that feed off human blood on the scalp. They are commonly found in school-age children, although anyone can contract them. The most prominent ...

I’ve been a parent for quite a long time now, and surprisingly, this is my very first encounter with head lice. It’s one of ...

A controversial head lice policy in Williamson County is off the table for now after parents and other community members spoke against it during a recent school board meeting. The district's ...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn.--The Williamson County School Board (WCSB) last Thursday discussed a policy proposal surrounding head lice which could affect when your child is able to attend school.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — Head lice — a common problem among school-age children — is something all parents dread. Registered nurse Deanna Dickerson, owner of The Lice Place ...

Jenny Mollen ignited backlash on social media because she got on a flight while she was infected with head lice. Now, she’s itching to make sure everyone knows the circumstances surrounding her ...

Background In the treatment of human head lice infestation, healthcare providers are increasingly concerned about lice becoming resistant to existing pesticide treatments. Traditional pesticides ...

Lice infestations can pose a tough and often embarrassing problem for both kids and adults. Despite the availability of various treatment solutions, a lice comb is often not given due consideration.

Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The decision to keep students with head lice in class instead of sending them home is still up in the air for Williamson County Schools. During the Williamson County ...