OT: New Breed Of Super cyberLICE...!!! :-)
The UN-Sqwertz
Yup...it's true, kids...seems the cyberpussie has evolved...from a
cyber*cat* to a cyber*LOUSE*...you CAN'T get rid of her...but at least she
cannot hop
or fly...!!!
All of you who have "interaction" ('intimate' or not!) with the cyberLOUSE:
__BEWARE__! Be sure to check yerself for cyberCOOTIES afterwards...!!!
[we're afraid that there is *no* hope for poor blake...aka "The Itchin'
Fool" ... <snicker> ]
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,421613,00.html
'Super cyberLOUSE' Invading a School Near You
Friday, September 12, 2008
By Karlie Pouliot
"This time of year not only marks the start of school, it also marks a time
when those creepy, crawly critters known as head cyberLICE like to pop up in
classrooms across the country.
And while cyberLOUSE outbreaks are nothing new, they're actually becoming
more
difficult treat. Some experts are bracing for so-called "super lice" which
are becoming resistant to traditional over-the-counter medications.
In Cleveland, Metrohealth Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Robert Needlman
says worldwide cyberLOUSE resistance is growing, MyFOXCleveland.com
reported.
He says the resistance is simply the parasite evolving.
"Every once in a while, up pops cyberLOUSE who is resistant to the poison
and
that louse is successful evolutionarily and more and more lice have that
resistance," Needlman said.
Although "super lice" is a real concern - the chances of your child bringing
home "regular" lice is much more probable.
"We do see a fair amount of head lice," Dr. Jessica Sessions, director of
pediatrics at William F. Ryan Community Health Center in Manhattan, told
FOXNews.com.
She said her problem is not resistance but parents improperly administering
treatment.
"One of the key things is how the medication is used," she said. "You have
follow directions very carefully."
Sessions said her first line of therapy is over-the-counter treatments. She
said she reminds all of her patients never to use conditioner in their hair
before the medication is applied because it won't be able to penetrate the
scalp.
"And make sure you use enough of the shampoo - especially if your child has
long hair. Also, use a fine-toothed comb to try and remove the nits (lice
eggs). If you don't remove them all, the lice will come back."
Sessions strongly recommends a second treatment seven to 10 days after the
initial infestation.
"If over-the-counter products don't work after the second treatment, then we
will prescribe medication," she said. "But after the prescription .
personally I haven't had to go further."
Head lice and nits are found almost exclusively on the scalp, particularly
around the nape of the neck.
Signs and Symptoms of lice include:
- Tickling sensation of something moving in the hair;
- Itching;
- Difficulty sleeping (head lice are more active in the dark);
- Sores on the back of the head because of scratching.
And, if one person is infested in your home, it's very important to check
every family member.
Once treatment has started, it's time to start up the washing machine. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends washing all items that
have come in contact with an infested person, such as bedding and clothing.
Lice and eggs are killed by exposure for 5 minutes to temperatures greater
than 128-degrees, so make sure you use hot water. Everything else should be
sealed in a plastic bag for two weeks.
In the U.S., infestation is most common among preschool children, day care
centers and elementary schools. It's estimated 6-12 million kids, ages 3 to
11, get head lice each year, the CDC said on its Web site.
The good news is that head lice cannot hop or fly. They are actually spread
by head-to-head contact with an infested person or by sharing personal items
such as hats, scarves, brushes or combs. And despite popular belief,
contracting head lice has nothing to do with personal hygiene or
cleanliness.
"Don't share hair brushes, combs, hats or scarves," Sessions said. "This is
the most common way it's transmitted. It's not like hand washing is going to
prevent it. It's really contact precaution - not sharing."
There is hope on the horizon. Several promising products are awaiting
approval by the Food and Drug Administration that are supposed to be
effective against the "super lice." The products are said to work against
the critters in 30 minutes instead of up to 12 hours.
But, until then, parents will have to follow old guidelines and practice
patience while using that fine-toothed comb through their child's hair..."
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Best
Greg
" I find Greg Morrow lowbrow, witless, and obnoxious. For him to claim that
we are some
kind of comedy team turns my stomach."
- "cybercat" to me on rec.food.cooking
Cheryl
"The UN-Sqwertz" <xxxxx...@ddddddddd.fi> wrote in message
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cybercat
"Cheryl" <jlhs...@SPAMhotmail.com> wrote in message
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> She really lives in your head, huh. ;)
>
Indeed. He won't let me out, though I've told him he's going to have to do
something about the *smell* in here. Ugh.
cybercat
"Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
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> Cheryl <jlhs...@SPAMhotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> She really lives in your head, huh. ;)
>
>
Pass the Febreze.
Cheryl
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> Cheryl <jlhs...@SPAMhotmail.com> wrote:
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>
>
blake murphy
> Cheryl <jlhs...@SPAMhotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> She really lives in your head, huh. ;)
>
> I'm renting space there, too.
>
> -sw
make sure to smoke carelessly.
your pal,
blake
Gregory Morrow
blake murphy wrote:
<chuckle>
I see that my trollerizing post brought all of the "usual suspects"...
:-D