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Why would only one child have lice, in a household of 5 children?
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Exposure: This child was exposed at school or play. Consoder yourself lucky you only ha e to treat one child and not whole family. Discard comb used on this child and wash head gear in hot water to prevent spreading infection in household.
Answered 9/28/2016
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