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*Pediculosis is an infestation of lice
*Pediculosis is an infestation of lice
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+*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
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==Control==
==Control==