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*Pediculosis is an infestation of lice
*Pediculosis is an infestation of lice
*Infestation is called '''pediculosis'''
*May cause anaemia ([[Lice|sucking lice]]), weakness, discomfort and damage to hair or wool
*More common in low temperatures when hair is longer
*Host-specific
*Spread by direct contact
*Most lesions are due to self-inflicted trauma
*Grossly:
**Papules, crusts, secondary excoriations
**Eggs and lice visible in lesions
==Control==
==Control==