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.
Head lice. Head lice are tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. An infestation of head lice, called pediculosis capitis, most often affects children and usually results from the direct transfer of lice from the hair of one person to the hair of another. head lice infestation isn't a sign of poor personal hygiene or an unclean living environment. Head lice don't carry bacterial or viral infectious diseases. Over-the-counter and prescription medications are available to treat head lice.