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head louse

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head louse

head louse - infests the head and body of humans

Pediculus capitis

louse, sucking louse - wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals

genus Pediculus, Pediculus - type genus of Pediculidae: true lice infecting humans

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genus Pediculus
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Fact: The potential for disease transmission via head louse should never be underestimated.

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The long-awaited treatment guidelines may help health care professionals and parents cope with the problem of head louse infestations.

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