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Lice Underlying Cause

Lice infestations are caused by the insect, Pediculosis humanus or Pthirius pubis.

Types of lice infections and their causes include:

Body lice:

Pediculosis humanus corporis

Head lice:

Pediculosis humanus capitis

Pubic lice:

Pthirius pubis

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Related Topics:

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Itching
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Last Updated: Jul 18, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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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.