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43. Pediculosis (Body) Lice Both body lice and pubic/crab lice feed on human blood and can cause severe localitching. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/955140250.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Infections/Infectious Diseases By keywords: lice pediculosis crabs infestation Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Pediculosis (Body) Lice What is pediculosis? Pediculosis is an infestation of lice. Body lice infestations occur primarily on clothing, especially along the seams of inner surfaces and the adjacent area of the skin. Pubic/crab lice infest hairy parts of the body including the groin, eyebrows, eyelashes and facial hair. Both body lice and pubic/crab lice feed on human blood and can cause severe local itching. Who gets pediculosis? Anyone can become infested with body lice or pubic/crab lice, regardless of age, sex, race, or standards of personal hygiene. Body lice infestation are usually found in people living in crowded, unsanitary conditions where clothing is infrequently changed or laundered. Pubic/crab lice infestations are mainly found among sexually active individuals. How are body lice and pubic/crab lice spread?

44. Pediculosis (Head Lice) Head lice are spread through direct headto-head contact with an infested personor indirect contact with lice-carrying objects such as combs, brushes, http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/955140394.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Infections/Infectious Diseases By keywords: pediculosis infestation Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Pediculosis (Head Lice) What is pediculosis (head lice)? Pediculosis is an infestation of head lice on the hair of the head. The lice feed on human blood which can cause severe local itching. Who gets pediculosis? Anyone may become infested with head lice, regardless of age, sex, race, or standards of personal hygiene. Head lice are frequently found in schools and day care centers, and are easily spread from person-to-person. How are head lice spread? Head lice are spread through direct head-to-head contact with an infested person or indirect contact with lice-carrying objects such as combs, brushes, hats or scarves. Since nits (louse eggs) must be laid by adult lice, the chances of nits being spread from person-to-person are minimal. Do animals spread head lice?

45. Introduction: Pediculosis - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to pediculosis as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis,misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pediculosis/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Pediculosis Next sections Basic Summary for Pediculosis Prevalence and Incidence of Pediculosis Types of Pediculosis Incidence of Types of Pediculosis ... Risk Factors for Pediculosis Next chapters: Cercarial dermatitis Dientamoeba fragilis Dipylidium Naegleria ... Feedback Introduction: Pediculosis Pediculosis: Lice infestation of the body Pediculosis: Body lice are parasitic insects that live on the body and in the clothing or bedding of infested humans. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races. Body lice infestations spread rapidly under crowded conditions where hygiene is poor and there is frequent contact among people. Researching symptoms of Pediculosis: Further information about the symptoms of Pediculosis is available including a list of symptoms of Pediculosis , other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Pediculosis , or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center Misdiagnosis and Pediculosis: Research more detailed information about misdiagnosis of Pediculosis , or research misdiagnosis of other diseases Treatments for Pediculosis: Various information is available about treatments available for Pediculosis , or research treatments for other diseases.

46. Treatments For Pediculosis - WrongDiagnosis.com Treatments for pediculosis including drugs, prescription medications, alternativetreatments, surgery, and lifestyle changes. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pediculosis/treatments.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Pediculosis Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Pediculosis Next sections Articles about Pediculosis Glossary for Pediculosis Next chapters: Cercarial dermatitis Dientamoeba fragilis Dipylidium Naegleria ... Feedback Treatments for Pediculosis Treatment list for Pediculosis: The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Pediculosis includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. See also treatment of head lice See also treatment of pubic lice Treatments of Pediculosis discussion: Footnotes: 1. excerpt from Body Lice: DPD Diseases Pediculosis Did we miss something? Please provide feedback or suggestions By using this site you agree to our . Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our IMPORTANT! Use of this site is subject to our

47. Pediculosis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia http//aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;110/3/638.Retrieved from http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pediculosis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pediculosis

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Pediculosis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pediculosis is an infestation of lice which are parasitic insects on the bodies of humans. The condition is more commonly known as head lice body lice or pubic lice Head lice Pediculus capitis ) infestation is most frequent on children aged 3-10 and their families. Females get head lice more often than males, and in the United States African-Americans have head lice less often. The reasons for these two facts are not known. Head lice are spread through direct head-to-head contact with an infested person. Body lice are spread through direct contact with the body, clothing or other personal items of a person already carrying lice. Pubic lice are most often spread by intimate contact with an infested person. Head lice occur on the head hair, body lice on the clothing, and pubic lice mainly on the hair near the groin. Human lice do not occur on pets or other animals. Lice do not have wings and cannot jump. From each egg or "nit" may hatch one nymph that will grow and develop to the adult louse. Full-grown lice are about the size of a sesame seed. Lice feed on blood once or more often each day by piercing the skin with their tiny needle-like mouthparts. Lice cannot burrow into the skin.

48. PEDICULOSIS CAPITUS 1978;98699670 Oral therapy of pediculosis capitis with cotrimoxazole. 20 casesmust use cotrimoxazole (neither TMP or SMX alone worked). http://dermatology.cdlib.org/rxderm-archives/pediculosis-capitus

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51. AllRefer Health - Head Lice (Lice - Head, Nits, Pediculosis Capitis - Head Lice) Head Lice (Lice Head, Nits, pediculosis Capitis - Head Lice) information centercovers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, http://health.allrefer.com/health/head-lice-info.html

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52. AllRefer Health - Pubic Lice (Crabs, Lice - Pubic, Pediculosis - Pubic Lice) Pubic Lice (Crabs, Lice Pubic, pediculosis - Pubic Lice) information centercovers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, http://health.allrefer.com/health/pubic-lice-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Pubic Lice Pubic Lice Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Crabs, Lice - Pubic, Pediculosis - Pubic Lice Definition Pubic lice are small, six-legged creatures that invade the genital hair region and infest it with their eggs. These lice can also infest armpit hair and eyebrows, but they are drawn to the pubic region. Crab Louse, Female Pubic Louse-Male Crab Lice Head Louse and Pubic Louse Pubic lice are known scientifically as Phthirus pubis. Lice infestation is a common sexually-transmitted condition and is found mostly in adolescents. Transmission generally occurs during sexual activity, but it can occur through physical contact with contaminated objects or clothing such as toilet seats, sheets, and blankets. Some women have acquired it while trying on swimming suits at the store.

53. Oregon Seal Text-Only Site State Directory Agencies AZ Lice (pediculosis). More info/links; Reporting FAQs from the Nationalpediculosis Association pediculosis is not a reportable condition. http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/acd/diseases/lice/lice.shtml

Text-Only Site State Directory Agencies A-Z Accessibility ... Diseases A-Z Lice (Pediculosis) More info/links Reporting Head lice Pediculus capitis ) are small parasitic insects exquisitely adapted to living on the scalp and neck hairs of their human host. Their six impressive legs are elegantly evolved to grasp hair shafts and provide a striking example of biological specialization. Long associated with people, head lice have been recovered from prehistoric mummies. More info/links The Harvard School of Public Health fact sheet answers some common questions about head lice. Information from the Headlice Resource Team Brochure: Head Lice Questions and Answers (PDF) 56K Lice information in Spanish Lice control tips from Multnomah County ESD Fact sheet from the the Virginia Health Department FAQs from the National Pediculosis Association Disease reporting Pediculosis is not a reportable condition. Cases may be subject to restrictions on school or day-care attendance . Check with your local school district or health department. Return to top Text Only State Directory Agencies A-Z ... About Oregon.gov

54. Pediculosis The definition of pediculosis. pediculosis is an infestation of lice.Humans can be infested with three kinds of lice Pediculus capitis (head lice), http://dermatology.about.com/library/bldefpediculosis.htm

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55. Pediculosis -- ECureMe.com UPDATED SARS INFORMATION,Check health symptoms, make a self diagnosis, ask adoctor or veterinarian online, view an encyclopedia of diseases treatments, http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Pediculosis.asp

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56. Pediculosis (Lice) pediculosis (Lice). Clinical Manifestations. An infestation of head hair, thehairy parts of the body, or clothing, with adult lice, nymphs, or nits (eggs). http://www.in.gov/isdh/publications/2002communicable_disease_ref_guide/pediculos

Table of Contents Pediculosis (Lice) Clinical Manifestations An infestation of head hair, the hairy parts of the body, or clothing, with adult lice, nymphs, or nits (eggs). Pubic, or "crab" lice, usually infest the pubic area, eyelashes, or armpits; Head lice infest the scalp. Body lice infest the body and can be identified clinging to the seams of clothing. The head louse is a wingless insect 2mm in length. The parasite lives close to the scalp, and is dependent upon human blood to exist. Lice can only survive up to two days, but usually only a few hours, away from the scalp. The main symptom is itching. Transmission occurs by direct contact with a person with a live infestation, or direct contact with their personal belongings that are harboring lice. Incubation Period Optimally, eggs hatch in a week, and the resultant lice are capable of multiplying in 8-10 days. The typical adult louse lives 20-30 days, laying 4-5 eggs a day. Period of Communicability As long as live lice remain on an infested person and/or eggs (nits) in hair are within a ¼" from the scalp.

57. Head Lice (pediculosis) - Quick Facts This is the Indiana State Department of Health Web Site Disease Vaccine transmitted. http://www.in.gov/isdh/healthinfo/head lice (pediculosis).htm

@import url(/ender/ender.css); Skip Ender Navigation accessIndiana Agency Listing Policies var dir = location.href.substring(0,location.href.lastIndexOf('www.in.gov/')); var url = location.href.substring(dir.length,location.href.length+1); document.write("Text Only") Contact Webmaster Help document.write(ender); Health Care Information Local Health Departments Birth Certificates SEARCH by KEYWORD The Indiana State Department of Health serves to promote, protect and provide for the public health of the people in Indiana. Expand All Collapse All Homepage About the Agency ... Institutos Nacionales de la Salud About ... Head lice (Pediculosis) What are head lice? To have head lice is to have adult lice and nits (lice eggs) in the hair, eyebrows or eyelashes. Lice are wingless, grayish insects, about 2 millimeters in length. They live close to the scalp and depend on human blood to live. Adult lice live about 20 to 30 days, and lay 4 to 5 eggs every day. What are the symptoms of head lice?

58. Pediculosis Top of Page For how long is a person able to spread pediculosis? pediculosis canbe spread as long as lice or eggs remain alive on the infested person or http://health2k.state.nv.us/disease/diseases/pediculosis.htm

Pediculosis (Lice) What is pediculosis? Who gets pediculosis? How is pediculosis spread? What are the symptoms of pediculosis? ... What can be done to prevent the spread of pediculosis? What is pediculosis? Pediculosis is an infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or adults of lice. The crawling stages of this insect feed on human blood which can result in severe itching. Head lice are usually located on the scalp, crab lice in the pubic area and body lice along seams of clothing which travel to the skin to feed. Who gets pediculosis? Anyone may become louse infested under suitable conditions of exposure. Pediculosis is easily transmitted from person to person during direct contact. Head lice infestations are frequently found in school settings or institutions. Crab lice infestations can be found among sexually active individuals. Body lice infestation can be found in people living in crowded, unsanitary conditions where clothing is infrequently changed or laundered. How is pediculosis spread?

59. Public Health Fact Sheet - Pediculosis (Head Lice, Pubic Lice, Cooties, Crabs) Public Health Fact Sheet pediculosis (Head Lice, Pubic Lice, Cooties, Crabs) http://www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/factsheets/pedicu.htm

Bureau of Communicable Disease Control HIV/AIDS Surveillance STD Prevention Related Sites Centers for Disease Control Contact Information Division of Epidemiology and Immunization State Laboratory Institute 305 South Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Tel. Fax Search the DPH Website Public Health Fact Sheet - Pediculosis (Head Lice, Pubic Lice, Cooties, Crabs) What is pediculosis? Pediculosis is an infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with lice. The crawling stages of this insect feed on human blood and bites result in severe itching. Head lice are usually located on the scalp, crab lice in the pubic area and body lice along seams of clothing. Crab lice also can infest other hairy parts of the body outside of the pubic area. Who gets pediculosis?

60. Pediculosis Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Terms Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4815

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