#miamimoms

  • 28
    May
    2020

    WHAT ARE LICE?

    The louse (plural: lice) is a parasite that attaches itself to human hair and feeds on human blood. The most prevalent kind of lice is head lice. An infestation with head lice is medically known as Pediculosis capitis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that up to 12 million lice infestationsTrusted Source […]

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  • 27
    May
    2020
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    DIAGNOSIS

    Misdiagnosis of head lice infestation is common. The diagnosis of head lice infestation is best made by finding a live nymph or adult louse on the scalp or hair of a person. Because adult and nymph lice are very small, move quickly, and avoid light, they may be difficult to find. Use of a fine-toothed […]

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  • 26
    May
    2020
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    PREVENTION & CONTROL

    Head lice are spread most commonly by direct head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact. However, much less frequently they are spread by sharing clothing or belongings onto which lice have crawled or nits attached to shed hairs may have fallen. The risk of getting infested by a louse that has fallen onto a carpet or furniture is very […]

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  • 06
    Jan
    2019
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    10 Incredible Benefits of Cuddling That Make You Want to Cuddle Now

    10 Incredible Benefits of Cuddling That Make You Want to Cuddle Now It’s difficult to find time to relax in today’s hectic world. Many even sacrifice their time for intimacy to work more hours. But intimacy with others is one of the essential elements to make human beings happier. Cuddling is one of the easiest […]

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