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A condition of the skin, hair, or genital region caused by an infection with the parasite Pediculus. This disease is characterised by pruritus. This condition also presents with symptoms depending on the site of infection. Transmission is by direct or indirect contact with an infected individual or animal. Confirmation is by identification of Pediculus.

Lice infestations are infections of the skin, hair, or genital region caused by lice living directly on the body or in hats or other garments. Lice are generally spread through direct contact with an infested person. There are three types; head lice, body lice, pubic lice.The most common symptom of infestation is pruritus (itching) on the head which normally intensifies 3 to 4 weeks after the initial infestation.

A condition of the skin, caused by an infection with the parasite Pediculus humanus corporis. This condition is characterised by pruritus which may lead to sores or thickened discoloured skin. Transmission is by direct or indirect contact with an infected individual or animal. Confirmation is by identification of Pediculus humanus corporis eggs or Pediculus humanus corporis.

Infestation by body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis). These are usually to be found along the inner seams of clothing, from which they visit the skin only to feed. Itching is the principal complaint and is the result of sensitization to louse salivary antigens. The body is often covered in excoriations and there may be secondary bacterial infection.