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• Lice
  == Lice == '''Lice''' (pronunciation: /laɪs/) are small, wingless, parasitic insects that inf
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• Head lice
  == Head Lice == ...parasitic insects that infest the hair and scalp of humans. The term "head lice" is derived from the Old English "lūs", which means louse.
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• Louse
  ...hthiraptera]]''', which comprises nearly 5,000 species of wingless insect. Lice are obligate parasites, living externally on warm-blooded hosts which inclu ...urn derived from the Proto-Germanic "*lūs". The plural form of "louse" is "lice", following the same pattern as "mouse" and "mice".
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• Body lice
  == Body Lice == '''Body lice''' (''Pediculus humanus corporis'') are tiny insects that live on the human
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• Pediculosis
  ...ion: /ˌpɛdɪkjʊˈloʊsɪs/) is a condition caused by infestations of the human lice, leading to intense itching and skin irritation. The term is derived from t * '''[[Pediculosis capitis]]''': This is an infestation of the head lice, ''Pediculus humanus capitis''. It is most common among pre-school and elem
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• Head lice infestation
  == Head Lice Infestation == '''Head lice infestation''' ({{IPA|ˈhɛd ˈlaɪs ɪnfɛˈsteɪʃən}}), also known as '
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• Head louse
  ...insect that is found on the hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes of humans. Head lice are obligate parasites, meaning they can't survive long without a human hos Head lice are about 2–3 mm long. They have six legs, each ending in a claw, and the
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• Sucking louse
  ...for clinging onto the hair of their host. Unlike [[chewing lice]], sucking lice have a pointed head and a mouth adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood Sucking lice are vectors for several diseases, including [[typhus]], [[relapsing fever]]
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• Pediculicides
  ...g killer, are substances used to treat [[pediculosis]], or infestations of lice. ...c compound. They work by inhibiting the activity of certain enzymes in the lice, leading to their death.
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• Pediculosis capitis
  ...ulosis capitis''' (/pɛˌdɪkjʊˈloʊsɪs kæˈpaɪtɪs/), commonly known as '''head lice infestation''', is a prevalent condition that affects the scalp and hair of ...mething moving in the hair, irritability, and difficulty sleeping, as head lice are most active in the dark.
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• Pediculosis corporis
  ...iculosis corporis''' (/pɛdɪkjʊˈloʊsɪs kɔːrˈpoʊrɪs/), also known as '''body lice infestation''', is a human medical condition caused by the infestation of t * [[Pediculosis capitis]]: Infestation of the head with lice.
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• Abametapir
  ...teinase]], a type of enzyme that plays a crucial role in the life cycle of lice. ...oteinases, enzymes that are essential for the survival and reproduction of lice.
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• Infestation
  ...a]] or [[viruses]], or larger organisms, such as [[insects]] or [[worms]]. Infestations can cause a variety of health problems, ranging from minor irritations to s === Types of Infestations ===
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• Sea louse
  '''Sea louse''' (pronunciation: /siː laʊs/), plural '''sea lice''' (pronunciation: /siː laɪs/), is a common name for many species of [[pa ...ey are ectoparasites, meaning they live on the outside of their hosts. Sea lice feed on the mucus, blood, and skin of the fish they infest.
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• Ivermectin
  ...filariasis]]. It can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin for external infestations. ...dicine to prevent and treat heartworm and acariasis, among other parasitic infestations.
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• Moxidectin
  ...arasiticide]] used for the prevention and control of various [[parasitic]] infestations in animals. It is derived from the actinomycete ''[[Streptomyces]] cyaneogr ...rointestinal worms]] in livestock, and [[ectoparasites]] such as mites and lice. It is also used in humans to treat [[onchocerciasis]], a disease caused by
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• Pediculus humanus corporis
  Treatment for body louse infestations typically involves improving personal hygiene and washing infested clothing ...iene and regularly washing clothing and bedding. In areas where body louse infestations are common, public health measures may also be necessary.
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• Ectoparasiticide
  ...d to kill [[parasites]] that live on the surface of their hosts, such as [[lice]], [[ticks]], and [[fleas]]. ...oparasiticides are used to treat conditions such as [[scabies]] and [[lice infestations]].
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• Ectoparasitic infestation
  Ectoparasites include a variety of organisms such as [[lice]], [[fleas]], [[ticks]], and [[mites]]. These organisms can cause a range o Treatment for ectoparasitic infestations typically involves the use of topical or oral medications to kill the paras
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• Body louse
  ...nvolves the use of [[Pediculicides]], which are chemicals designed to kill lice. Prevention strategies include maintaining good personal hygiene and regula * [[Pediculosis]]: The condition of being infested with lice.
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