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What Is Body Lice?
Body lice are tiny parasites (Pediculus humanus corporis) that spread through close contact with other people.
There are three types of lice:
- Body lice
Head lice Pubic lice
This article focuses on body lice.
Alternative Names
Lice - body; Pediculosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Lice feed on human blood and live in the seams and folds of clothing. They lay their eggs and deposit waste matter on the skin and clothing.
You can catch body lice if you come in direct contact with someone who...
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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 »
Pubic lice
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Head Lice
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Head lice are parasites (about the size of a small ant) that often develop in the hair of children and sometimes adults.The head louse, Pediculus... Read more »
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