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Diseases A-Z
Lice (Pediculosis)
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.
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Lice information in Spanish
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.
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