Pediculosis humanus capitis is the head louse.
The name pediculosis comes from the Latin word for louse (singular) or lice (plural).
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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.
Pediculosis pubis
PediculosispediculosisThe CDC (Center for Disease Control) states that Pediculosis Capitis-aka head lice- does not cause any known disease or medical condition. The body lice are the only infestations that can carry disease.
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.
Pubic lice cause pediculosis pubis.
pedikulosis is the correct spelling.
All those who have lice infestation - Pediculosis - in their hair have nits (eggs of lice).
Mumps is an infectious disease.