Despite their long association with man, reports Charlotte Alderman, many myths continue to surround head lice. The association with dirt persists, and embarrassment is still the major stumbling block to early recognition and treatment
ye ugly creepin’ blastit wonner, Detested, shunn’d, by saunt and sinner How dare ye set your fit upon her, Sae fine a lady? Gae somewhere else, and seek your dinner On some poor body.’
Primary Health Care. 6, 9, 19-19. doi: 10.7748/phc.6.9.19.s13
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