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… 06 What are head lice? Head lice are tiny, sesame seed-sized, … like dandruff. These nits hatch into baby lice (nymphs) in 9 to 10 days. Nymphs become …
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… Condition Basics What are head lice? Head lice are tiny insects that live close to the … where they lay and attach their eggs. Head lice is common in children. They are common …
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… Transmitted Infections Series What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on body hair, usually in the pubic area. They are … Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on body hair, usually in the pubic area. They are …
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… lice are tiny insects that usually live in your pubic area. Sometimes they're also found … you can get on your head. Pubic lice are also called "crabs" because they look like tiny … You may also see oval, yellow-white eggs (called nits) attached to hair. Sometimes, you …
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… Condition Basics What are body lice? Body lice are tiny insects that can make a … spread by contact with a person who has body lice or with that person's clothes, bedding, …
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… Surgery Overview Surgeons often use phalangeal head resection to correct hammer, claw, and … overall health, may require a hospital stay. How It Is Done Phalangeal head resection for … complications of surgery include: Infection, bleeding, and pain, which can occur after any …
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… 86 Traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment (Shaken … bouncing an infant on your knee, sudden stops in a car or going over bumps in a … deafness Paralysis Behaviour problems Death How can I protect my baby from THI-CM? Never …
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… often the injury is not severe and you can stop the bleeding with home treatment. When … a head injury? Yes Head injury No Head injury How old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 … tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as …
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… you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay … you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …
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… death syndrome (SIDS) . Lots of time spent in cribs, car seats, carriers, or other seats may … the head toward the mattress. Try moving the crib to a new place. Or try changing the direction your baby lies in the crib. Talk with your doctor about how to …
