Body Lice : Causes

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There are three types of lice: Head lice; Body lice; Pubic lice. Pubic and head lice are much smaller than body lice. This article focuses on body lice. Lice feed on human blood, and they lay their eggs and deposit waste matter on the skin and clo...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 17, 2006
Lice infestations are characterized by intense itching caused by an allergic reaction to a toxin in lice saliva. The itching can interfere with sleep and concentration. Repeated bites can lead to generalized skin eruptions or inflammation. Swellin...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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