Basic Summary for Pediculosis
Main name of condition: Pediculosis
Other names or spellings: body lice
What is Pediculosis?
Brief description of Pediculosis: Lice infestation of the body
Types of Pediculosis: Head lice, Pubic lice
Who gets Pediculosis?
Profile for Pediculosis: Body lice are found only in homeless, transient populations who don't have access to changes of clothes or bath. Infestation is unlikely in anyone who bathes regularly. 1
How serious is Pediculosis?
Complications of Pediculosis: see complications of Pediculosis
What causes Pediculosis?
Class of Condition for Pediculosis: parasite insect
Risk factors for Pediculosis: see risk factors for Pediculosis
What are the symptoms of Pediculosis?
Symptoms of Pediculosis: see symptoms of Pediculosis
Can anyone else get Pediculosis?
More information: see contagiousness of Pediculosis
How is it treated?
Treatments for Pediculosis: see treatments for Pediculosis
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Body Lice: DPD
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