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Body Lice : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Secondary Skin Infections

Complications Overview Articles

Body lice
Another(secondary) skin infection may occur from scratching. In rare cases, body lice may carry uncommon diseases such as relapsing or trench fever.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 28, 2008
Lice Infestation
Lice infestations are not usually dangerous. Despite the presence of chemically-resistant lice and the thoroughness required to prevent re-infestation, all lice infestations are eradicated eventually.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Complications 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
Lice Infestation
A lice infestation, or pediculosis, is caused by parasites living on human skin. Lice are tiny, wingless insects with sucking mouthparts that feed on human blood and lay eggs on body hair or in clothing.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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