Pediculosis

Pediculosis: Its an infestation of lice- blood feeding ectoparasitic insects of the order Phthiraptera. Include humans, this condition can occur almost in warm blooded animals. Even though "Pediculosis" in humans may properly introduce to lice infestation of any part of the body, sometimes the term is used loosely to refer to peduculosis captis, the infestation of human head with the specific Head Louse. Head lice infestation most frequently caused in the children aged 3-10 and their families. It spreads easily one person to another, mainly in school children. To diagnose the infestation, the entire scalp should combed thoroughly with a louse comb. The louse comb is best and effective way to detect the living lice. Females are most effected by head lice more than males. The most common symptom of infestation is Pruritis (Itching) and the bite reaction is rarely seen in between hairs. Excessive scratching or itching of the infested areas can cause sores, which may become infected.






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