Lice
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Lice Incidence
Facts about lice:
In the US, about 6-12 million people suffer from body lice.
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Lice Symptoms
Related Topics:
Bedbug bites
Head lice
Itching
Pubic lice
Rash (localized)
Scabies
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Last Updated: May 27, 2008
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Lice References:
Fournier PE, Ndihokubwayo JB, Guidran J, Kelly PJ, Raoult D. Human pathogens in body and head lice. Emerg Infect Dis. 2002 Dec;8(12):1515-8.
Venna S, Fleischer AB Jr, Feldman SR. Scabies and lice: review of the clinical features and management principles. Dermatol Nurs. 2001 Aug;13(4):257-62; quiz 265-6.