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Why were body lice such a problem for the soldiersin the trenches?
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∙ 9y ago
Body lice spread disease. Lice itch. In the trench, there's not much movement (no showers, etc.).
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Why were lice such a problem for the men in the trenches?
They itched terribly.
What were the lice like in the trenches in WW1?
like stuff and stuff
Which symtoms are caused by lice?
intense itching and discomfort to the hairy parts of the body
How did they keep clean in the trenches in ww1?
they kept their weapons clean by cleaning them with oil bottle and pull through.
What did delouse mean during the holocaust?
It was the removal by various means of body lice
Why were lice such a problem for the men in the trenches?
They itched terribly.
What animals and bugs infested the trenches?
lice and rats
Why were the lice such a problem for the soldiers in the trenches?
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.
What problems men faced whilst in trenches World War 1?
There were usually rats and lice in the trenches.
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 were the lice like in trenches in ww1?
like stuff and stuff
What are trenches in the war?
Trenches were long, narrow holes in the ground used to shelter soldiers in between the battles. These trenches were full of lice, rats and mud.
Conditions of living in the trenches?
they suffered with trench foot and the got lice
What were the lice like in the trenches in WW1?
like stuff and stuff
What is the term meaning an infestation of body lice is?
Pediculosis this is an infestation of lice whether it be body lice, pubic lice or head lice.
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.
Was life in the trenches safe?
No, lice and other things would trouble life in a trench.
