Gene/Protein
Disease
Symptom
Drug
Enzyme
Compound
Pivot Concepts:
Gene/Protein
Disease
Symptom
Drug
Enzyme
Compound
Target Concepts:
Gene/Protein
Disease
Symptom
Drug
Enzyme
Compound
Query: UMLS:C0277787 (
stigma
)
13,352
document(s) hit in 31,850,051 MEDLINE articles (0.00 seconds)
Head lice are the most common human ectoparasite. Although an infectious disease, louse infection rarely cause physical problems other than an
itchy scalp
. Social
stigma
surrounding infection induces feelings of shame, anger and embarrassment for families. Preventative health education and promotion via screening can effectively reduce the incidences of lice infection. The Mosaic Model of Treatment is recommended as the most up-to-date treatment regime, suitable for use on all children.
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PMID:Head louse infection: a health promotion activity. 1181 41
