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Lice
Exams and Tests
To find out if your child has lice, the doctor will do a close
Reference visual exam to look for Reference live
lice or their eggs (nits) on the hair Opens New Window Reference 
Opens New Window. The doctor may
also use a fine-toothed comb to help detect lice. He or she may need to look at the lice or eggs under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference August 30, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics |
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