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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Secondary Skin Infections

Complications Overview Articles

Body lice
Secondary skin infection from scratching; Spread of lice to others. Rarely, body lice may be carriers of uncommon disease such as relapsing fever or trench fever.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 17, 2006
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 parasitic insects ( Pediculus humanus corporis ) that spread through close contact with other people.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 17, 2006
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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