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. 2011 May 16;2011:1703.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Eradication rate

RCT
95 adults and children Proportion of lice-free people 2 days
24/33 (73%) with combing
49/59 (83%) with no combing

RR 1.14
95% CI 0.90 to 1.50
Not significant

RCT
95 adults and children Proportion of lice-free people 8 days (before repeat treatment)
11/33 (33%) with combing
27/59 (46%) with no combing

RR 0.92
95% CI 0.60 to 1.40
Not significant

RCT
95 adults and children Proportion of lice-free people 15 days
24/33 (73%) with combing
47/60 (78%) with no combing

RR 1.08
95% CI 0.80 to 1.40
Not significant