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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.
Where are body lice usually found?
Body lice should be looked for in the seams of the patient's clothing. Body lice is also found in birds.
Can hair lice become body lice?
Not at all. Head lice are head lice and body lice are body lice. They are two separate parasites with identical images. Body lice tend to be found more on those who don't change clothing or don't shower. Head lice can be contracted from another person who has it. Head lice are more attracted to clean har so if you get them you are not dirty at all.
Do body lice lay their eggs on mainly body hairs?
Yes body lice lay their eggs in the body hair
How can body lice be spread?
Body lice can be spread by close personal contact or shared bedding.
What organism causes infestations of body lice?
Infestations of body lice are caused by Pediculosis humanus corporis, an organism that is similar in size to head lice.
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.).
Can pubic lice enter the body by way of the belly button?
No, pubic lice are ectoparasites; they live on the outside of the body.
Is body lice real?
Yes. Every part of every body grows hair and you get lice in damp hair.
Why are body lice rarely found on the body?
Body lice are rarely seen on the skin itself because they come to the skin only to feed.
What is infestation of body lice?
Body lice infestation, also known as pediculosis, occurs when small parasitic insects called body lice infest the body and clothing of a person. These lice feed on human blood and can cause intense itching, red bumps, and skin irritation. Treatment typically involves washing affected clothing and bedding, as well as using medicated lotions or shampoos to kill the lice.
Where do body lice lay their eggs?
Body lice lay their eggs in the seams and folds of clothing, rather than directly on the body. The eggs hatch into nymphs which then feed on the host's blood and return to the clothing to lay their own eggs. Regular washing of clothes and bedding is essential to prevent body lice infestations.
