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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

lice, head pediculosis capitis

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Age

10 years

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Comments

These organisms were combed from the hair of the 10 year old girl shown in louse_3_010727. Note the smallest first instar stage on the far left, and the larger second and third stage instar organisms. A nit (top right) is beginning to hatch.

Description

immature first and second instar stage Pediculus capitis

Categories

infections and infestations demonstration

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8/1/2001 16:38:31

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