Head-louse infestation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Head-louse infestation or head lice (also referred to colloquially in British, Irish, and Australian English as nits ) is a human medical condition caused by the colonization of the hair and skin...
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Head louse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The head louse ( Pediculus humanus capitis ) is an obligate ectoparasite of humans. Head lice are wingless insects spending their entire life on human scalp and feeding exclusively on human blood.
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Head lice (pediculosis capitis) is a common, highly contagious infection that often occurs in nurseries, day care centers, and schools. It is caused by infestation with the human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, and it is usually very itchy.
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This article focuses on the pathophysiology and life cycle of 3 prevalent human ectoparasites: (1) Pediculus humanus capitis (ie, head louse), (2) Pediculus humanus corporis (ie, body louse), and (3) Phthirus pubis (ie, pubic louse).
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lice (Pediculus capitis) articles ... Feeling Lousy?; The only major symptom indicating an infestation of Pediculus capitis is intense itchiness. Fortunately, there are safe, non-toxic remedies for evicting these unwelcome parasites we simply call head lice.
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Infestation of the scalp by the human head louse (Pediculus capitis) acquired by direct head-to-head contact as well as shared hats, towels, or hair brushes. It is more common in children than in adults. Pruritus is a common symptom.
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