1 Review. Mannitol is a diuretic. Mannitol is used to force urine production in people with acute (sudden) kidney failure. Increased urine production helps to keep the kidneys from shutting down, and also speeds up elimination of certain toxic substances in the body.ou should not receive mannitol if you are allergic to it, or if you have: 1  severe or long-term kidney disease; 2  swelling or congestion in your lungs; 3  bleeding in your brain that is not related to surgery;
There is a handful of human lice species found worldwide and throughout the United States. The most common types of lice include head lice, body lice and crab lice. Only the body louse can transmit diseases to people. There are over 2,500 different kinds of chewing lice. They get their name because their mouths are designed specifically for chewing.
Lice are very easily spread, usually through close personal contact. Lice infestation may be caused by any of the three types of lice: 1  Head lice may be spread through close personal contact, shared personal items (combs, brushes, hats, helmets, clothing, or earphones), or shared bedding.2  Pubic lice are spread mainly through sexual contact and are very contagious. The lice and eggs may also survive long enough on personal items such as clothing or towels to be spread to another person. 2  A child who has pubic lice may have a history of sexual abuse. 3  Body lice are most often spread by contact with personal items, especially clothing and hats.