Beers, Mark H., MD, and Robert Berkow, MD., editors. "Pediculosis." In The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck Research Laboratories, 2004.
Pediculosis humanus capitis is the head louse.
The name pediculosis comes from the Latin word for louse (singular) or lice (plural).
Pruritis
A common noun for reading material could be "book" or "magazine."
pediculosis
Pediculosis is a term that refers to an infestation of lice on the body or scalp. It can cause itching, irritation, and discomfort. Treatment typically involves using special shampoos or medications to kill the lice and their eggs.
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Pediculosis pubis
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