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head lice (pediculosis)
Head Lice (Pediculosis)
Feb 7, 2008 1:10 PM
Pediculosis: (head lice, body lice, pubic lice, cooties, crabs)
What is pediculosis? Pediculosis is an infection with adult or larval lice or their eggs (nits). The crawling stages of this insect feed on human blood, which can result in severe itching. Head lice are usually located on the scalp and pubic lice (crabs) are found in the pubic area. Body lice live along the seams of clothing and travel to the skin to feed.
