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What steps did the soldiers take to try and stop the lice causing them discomfort?
To get rid of lice soldiers would hold their shirt or whatever part of their clothes was infected with lice and eggs, to an open flame where the lice would pop like Chinese fire crackers. This would kill both lice and eggs.
Sometimes they would have baths or showers out of the trenches giving them time to de-lice and get new clean clothes.
This wouldn't keep them away though and would only provide a small amount of time without itching, before they would get lice again.
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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.
How did the soldiers in World War 1 avoid the dangers and discomforts in the trenches?
Sometimes the trenches collapse on top of the soldiers which results in a dugout and them dying from suffocation. Also there are millions of rats which can eat humans alive. Some soldiers kill them with bullets, which is not allowed as you are wasting bullets, but use a shovel or anything else they have in hand to protect themselves. Lice is another danger because it gradually sucks all human blood little by little. Lice often spreads like a disease. Lice who have sucked the blood of one infected person quickly succeed in spreading the infection to each successive host. Many soldiers eradicate lice by quickly running a lit candle along the seams of their clothing, where lice would typically converge. Most soldiers shave there head hair to avoid having Lice in their hair.
How was the soldiers affected in the western front?
Well the soldiers were affected by several things, for example; living conditions, trench foot, lice etc. also were effected by several injuries and shell-shock.
In World War 2 what diseases did soilders get?
Many of the soldiers in the US Revolutionary War died from typhus or smallpox. Others died from lack of proper nutrition. Conditions were often terribly unsanitary, causing some to die, especially when their immune systems were already compromised. More soldiers actually died from diseases than were killed in fighting.
How did trench warfare in world war 1 on the western front shape soldiers?
Soldiers would get sickness like trench foot and lice infection. soldiers would develop extreme cases of shell shock and die. How would you feel if your friends were getting killed by mortars... trenches were NOT a good thing for soldiers
What steps did the soldiers take to try and stop the lice causing them discofront?
They didn't do anything about the lice but it was moslty in their pants world warI
What was the most amount of lice found on a body in world war 1?
There is no specific documented record of the exact number of lice found on a body during World War 1 as lice infestations were prevalent among soldiers in unsanitary conditions. It is known that soldiers often suffered from severe lice infestations leading to discomfort, skin infections, and disease.
Do dogs get lice?
Yes, dogs can get lice. Lice are small insects that can infest a dog's fur and cause itching and discomfort. It is important to treat lice infestations in dogs promptly to prevent further spread and discomfort.
How many soldiers in ww1 had lice?
well we don't no for sure how many soldiers had lice but what we do know is that most of the British and German soldiers suffered from serious cases of lice. sometimes the soldiers would spend their day picking of lice from their clothing and out from their hair this would be one of the highlights of their day! strange but true! as i said earlier we don't know how many soldiers actually had lice for sure.
What did the army do to try and stop the soldiers getting lice?
Burn the lice with candles.
What did the army try to do to stop the soldiers getting lice?
Burn the lice with candles.
What was an itching problem for soldiers in World War 1?
An itching problem for soldiers in World War I was the prevalence of lice infestations, particularly in the trenches. The cramped and unsanitary conditions contributed to the rapid spread of lice, which caused intense itching and discomfort. This not only affected soldiers' morale but also led to secondary infections and diseases, complicating their overall health and combat readiness. Lice became a significant nuisance, prompting efforts to improve hygiene and sanitation among troops.
What are the differences between human lice and dog lice in terms of their behavior and impact on their respective hosts?
Human lice and dog lice are different in behavior and impact on their hosts. Human lice are specific to humans and feed on human blood, causing itching and discomfort. Dog lice, on the other hand, are specific to dogs and feed on their blood, leading to skin irritation and hair loss. Both types of lice can spread easily in close contact situations, but human lice are more common and easily treated with over-the-counter medications, while dog lice may require veterinary treatment.
Which symtoms are caused by lice?
intense itching and discomfort to the hairy parts of the body
Where did lice breed in WW1?
They would breed in a soldiers clothing.
What are the symptoms of lice?
Head becomes very irritated bites from lice may cause pain, most lice are around the hairline and in the part.The most common is itching or discomfort in the hairy parts of your body
What is chatting in the World War 1?
when the soldiers sat around killing their lice and talking to each other. Lice were called 'chat's :)
