Problem
Pediculosis
Other Names:
Infestation by lice Nature:
Pediculosis is an infestation of lice from the sub-order Anoplura, family Pediculidae. Accordingly, the infestation with head lice is named pediculosis capitis, while this with body lice, pediculosis corporis. Although pediculosis in humans may properly refer to lice infestation of any part of the body, the term is sometimes used loosely to refer to pediculosis capitis, the infestation of the human head with the specific head louse.
Broader Problems:
Infectious diseases Lice as insect pests Narrower Problems:
Pediculosis in animalsInfestation by body liceInfestation by pubic liceInfestation by head louse Reduced By:
Toxic substances in the homeSubject(s):
Invertebrates → InsectsSocietal Problems → Pests
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST