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