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Body louse
Body louse
Lice, body with stool (Pediculus humanus)
Lice, body with stool (Pediculus humanus)
Body louse, female and larvae
Body louse, female and larvae
Head louse and pubic louse
Head louse and pubic louse
OverviewSymptomsTreatmentPrevention

Body lice

Alternative Names:
Lice - body

Treatment:

Because body lice live primarily in clothing, destruction or careful washing of infected garments is most important. In addition, your doctor may recommend a prescription cream or wash.



Expectations (prognosis):
With effective treatment, the lice can be completely eliminated.

Complications:
  • Secondary skin infection from scratching
  • Spread of lice to others

Rarely, body lice may be carriers of uncommon disease such as relapsing fever or trench fever.



Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you detect lice in your clothing or have persistent itchy bites.



Review Date: 4/15/2003
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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