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No, pediculosis is not caused by a virus; it is an infestation of lice, which are parasitic insects. The most common types are head lice, body lice, and pubic lice. These infestations occur through direct contact with infested individuals or their belongings, not through viral transmission. Treatment typically involves topical insecticides and thorough cleaning of personal items.
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Which STD is caused by pubic lice?
Pubic lice cause pediculosis pubis.
What is pediculosis humanus capitis?
Pediculosis humanus capitis is the head louse.
Is mumps a virus bacteria or fungus?
it is a virus which is also caused of measles
Is smallpox virus or bacteria?
Smallpox was a virus.
What disease is caused by an RNA virus?
Rabies is caused by RNA virus.
What does the Latin word pediculosis mean?
The name pediculosis comes from the Latin word for louse (singular) or lice (plural).
Is toxoplasmosis a virus?
No, toxoplasmosis is not caused by a virus. It is a disease caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii.
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.
Are Measles caused by a virus or bacterium?
Measles is caused by a virus called the measles virus, specifically the measles morbillivirus. It is a highly contagious virus that spreads through respiratory droplets from an infected person.
Is mumps caused by bacteria or virus?
virus
Is measles bacterial or fungal or virus?
virus is a disease which is caused by virus
What are te sypmtoms of pediculosis?
Pruritis
