Abstract |
The side effects of lindane in children with pediculosis were reported. 2.54% of the 551 primary school children who underwent treatment had adverse reactions to this drug. It was recommended to increase knowledge about this parasitization and to avoid the indiscriminate use of chemicals and other products to eliminate lices.
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Authors | N Hernández Contreras, Z Menéndez Díaz, D Montada Dorta, M Isla García, E Vega Correa |
Journal | Revista cubana de medicina tropical
(Rev Cubana Med Trop)
2000 Sep-Dec
Vol. 52
Issue 3
Pg. 228-9
ISSN: 0375-0760 [Print] Cuba |
Vernacular Title | Efectos colaterales del lindano en niños con pediculosis. |
PMID | 11826529
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Child
- Female
- Hexachlorocyclohexane
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Lice Infestations
(drug therapy)
- Male
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