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How Do You Prevent Lice?
The head louse, Pediculus capitis humanus, is by no means a new nuisance. The insect has been an unwelcome companion to humans, probably from the beginning, as with its close relatives, the body louse and the pubic (or crab) louse. Head lice infestations seem to be on the rise in recent years - as almost any parent of an elementry-age child can tell you. A parent's first...
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Encephalitis: Viral: Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionThe risk for mosquito-born infections is highest between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes feed. A good insect repellent is very helpful in... Read more »
Head lice
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Head lice are tiny insects that live on the skin covering the top of your head, called the scalp. Lice can be spread by close contact with other... Read more »
Body lice
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Body lice are tiny parasites (Pediculus humanus corporis) that spread through close contact with other people.There are three types of lice:Body... Read more »
Pubic lice
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Pubic lice are small, six-legged creatures that infect the pubic hair area and lay eggs. These lice can also be found in armpit hair and eyebrows. ... Read more »
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