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Body Lice : Causes

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Causes Overview Articles

Body lice
Lice feed on human blood and live in the seams and folds of clothing. They lay their eggs and deposit waste matter on the skin and clothing.You can catch body lice if you come in direct contact with an infected person or infected clothing and bedd...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 28, 2008
Lice Infestation
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Causes Articles

Body lice
Body lice are tiny parasites( Pediculus humanus corporis) that spread through close contact with other people.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 28, 2008
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