Lice are tiny brown and grey parasites found on the scalp, body, clothing and pubic or other body hair. Intense itching is the first symptom of lice infestation. They are highly contagious.
Lice are tiny brown and grey parasites that cause itching and scratching, especially on areas of the body that are covered with hair. Intense itching is the first symptom of lice infestation.
Lice can spread by head or body-to-body contact. It can also spread by sharing items such as clothing, headphones, combs, towels, blankets, pillows and stuffed toys.
All three forms of lice - head, body and pubic - can be spread by sexual contact. Lying on a bed, or even using a toilet seat recently occupied by someone infected with lice can spread it.
It is difficult to prevent lice but measures can be taken like avoiding physical contact with poeple who have lice. Children infected with lice should stay home from school and day care until treatment is complete.
