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Which body systems are affected by pubic lice?
Pubic lice affect the integumentary system. They do not affect the reproductive system.
Is body lice real?
Yes. Every part of every body grows hair and you get lice in damp hair.
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.
Can you catch lice from dogs?
No, lice that affect dogs are different from those that affect humans, so you cannot catch lice from dogs.
What does the part of the body where a patient has been scratching tell the physican about type of lice infestation?
Doctors can diagnose lice infestations from looking closely at the parts of the body where the patient has been scratching.
What does the part of the body where a patient has been scratching tell the physician about type of lice infestation?
Doctors can diagnose lice infestations from looking closely at the parts of the body where the patient has been scratching.
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.
What is the disease that happens from lice?
What kind of lice do you mean?There are three different kinds of lice that affect humans (head lice, scabies or body lice, and pubic lice).The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a great overview on their website: http://www.cdc.gov/lice/index.html
How does lice get into your body?
Lice don't live in your body, they live on your body. Lice transmission is from shared items with someone who is infected (hairbrush, comb, scrunchies etc)
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.
