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No, lice are parasites and anyone can get them.
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When was Archives of Disease in Childhood created?
Archives of Disease in Childhood was created in 1926.
Does the lice transmits diseases?
Head lice are currently being considered as vectors (able to carry disease). At the moment though there is nothing to prove that lice can carry or transmit virus or disease to humans..
What is the medical term meaning lice infestation?
PediculosispediculosisThe CDC (Center for Disease Control) states that Pediculosis Capitis-aka head lice- does not cause any known disease or medical condition. The body lice are the only infestations that can carry disease.
What is the disease that happens from lice?
What kind of lice do you mean?There are three different kinds of lice that affect humans (head lice, scabies or body lice, and pubic lice).The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a great overview on their website: http://www.cdc.gov/lice/index.html
Do head lice carry diseases?
Head lice are currently being considered as vectors (able to carry disease). At the moment though there is nothing to prove that lice can carry or transmit virus or disease to humans, they are simply annoying!
What are the statistics for pubic lice?
Pubic lice is not a reportable disease, and so reliable data on prevalence is not available.
Why were body lice such a problem for the soldiersin the trenches?
Body lice spread disease. Lice itch. In the trench, there's not much movement (no showers, etc.).
How many people in Australia have pubic lice?
Pubic lice is not a reportable disease, and so reliable data on prevalence is not available.
What is a childhood disease?
Chickenpox
What are the major pest and disease cause on the crops in the Philippines?
Lice
Is the rate of pubic lice going up?
Pubic lice is not a reportable disease, and so reliable data on prevalence is not available.
What childhood disease resulting in puffy cheeks?
fifth disease
