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A sickness called trench fever was caused by lice during World War 1. Trench fever started with severe pain all over the body and was followed by a high fever, headaches and giddiness. Trench fever took around 12 weeks to recover and that was AWAY from the trenches.
Also Rats carried horrible diseases throughout the trench's and regularly ate what little supplies of food the soldiers had to eat.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe rats in World War 1 was a very big problem because it was bad enough that the soldiers had limited food but the rats were eating it all. Also the lice would crawl around in there hair.
Rats were also the size of small cats, and they nibbled on the rotting corpses who were just lay there. they also spread lots of disease, the lice did to. one soldier even said they couldn't get in there bunker because it was overrun by the rats.Wiki User
∙ 12y agoPoor hygene and crowded conditions (as in the trenches). see link
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∙ 13y agobecause a dady louse and a mommy louse loved each other veryy much and theyy had intercourse
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∙ 12y agoYes because lice has always been a problem and they probably had no access to shampoo or conditioner.
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Where did lice come from in the trenches of World War 1?
Humans carry two types of lice. The lice normally found in the trenches would be taken there by soldiers with bad cleanliness habits and spread among the others in close proximity.
What problem did lice cause in World War 1?
Mainly because lice often carry diseases. During and right after World War I, a disease called typhus killed millions of people, and it was primarily spread by lice.
How many died in the axis in World War I?
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Body lice world war one?
Lice are blood-sucking insects and specific parasites of human beings. Lice are 1-3 mm long and have three pairs of legs that end in powerful claws. Pubic lice are slightly smaller than head lice and body lice. The female lives for 1-3 months but dies when separated from the host. The female louse lays up to 300 eggs, called nits, during her lifetime. These nits are less than 1 mm in diameter and, when viable are opalescent. The nits hatch 6-10 days after laying, giving rise to nymphs that become adults in 10 days.
During which war did general john j pershing recommend that ncos be provided with separate mess facilities?
World War 1
What was the nickname for Lice in World War 1?
nick name for lice
How bad was lice during world war 1?
Extremely bad, many men had lice crawling over them
What is chatting in the World War 1?
when the soldiers sat around killing their lice and talking to each other. Lice were called 'chat's :)
What conditions where there in World War 1?
there was rats,,diseaes,,lice and other inhuman conditions
Were there lice in the trenches in world war 1?
Yes, there are lice everywhere there are lots of warm blooded animals in close proximity, humans are no exception.
How did they stop head lice in world war 1?
probably using medication or hot water
What problems men faced whilst in trenches World War 1?
There were usually rats and lice in the trenches.
Where fleas a problem in World War 1?
maybe
What was the biggest problem America faced after entry into World War 1?
world 2 war
Where did lice come from in the trenches of World War 1?
Humans carry two types of lice. The lice normally found in the trenches would be taken there by soldiers with bad cleanliness habits and spread among the others in close proximity.
How did they get rid of lice in world war 1?
They Used A candle lit splint top get rid of the lice . also they were sent to fumigation stations once in a while to get completely de-liced.
How was Britain before the world war 1?
The world was in a huge economy problem
