Lice

Tick bites kill 16 in Chihuahua, Mexico

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Tick bites kill 16 in Chihuahua, Mexico

State authorities urge owners to keep pets healthy, call on people to seek treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever A Chihuahua Health Department employee applies a vaccine to a dog after an examination for ticks which is part of a campaign to prevent the spread of Rickettsia. Sixteen people have died in the state this … Read more

‘Super lice’ are becoming more resistant to chemical shampoos. What to use instead – National

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‘Super lice’ are becoming more resistant to chemical shampoos. What to use instead – National

Creepy crawly head lice are troublesome enough, but a highly resistant strain spreading across Canada is adding to the headache. These so-called super lice, fortified with increased resistance to traditional treatments, are proving a challenge for those seeking to rid themselves of the persistent pests, health experts warn. The genetic mutations in super lice have … Read more