PPT-Head Lice What are Head Lice?

Properly called Pediculus humanus capitis head lice are parasitic insects that are small wingless and grayishtan Head lice only live in humans and anyone can get them even with good health habits and hair washing. (Crabs). By: Deanna . Berrain. What Is Pubic Lice?. Pubic Lice is tiny insects that crawl from pubic hair of one person to the pubic hair of another person during sex. You can also get it from wearing infected clothes, towels, and bedding. They suck the blood from the hosts body.. capitis. Justine . Gonzalez, Jenny . Hsu, Janelle . Bogran. GNRS 583 Pediatrics, Marcia Davis. Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing. Case History. A.P. . is an 8-year-old who is sent to . the nurse’s . Head Lice Infestation in Kids a Recurring Problem. .. Head Lice is #1 parasite of Children in Contra Costa County. .. Lice knows no socio-economic levels. . Common Outbreaks in cold months when kids are indoors in close contact.. Properly called . Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. , . head lice are parasitic insects that are small, wingless, and grayish-tan. . Head lice only live in humans, and anyone can get them, even with good health habits and hair washing.. November 2017 Lice are parasites that can be found on people's heads and bodies. Lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. Head lice problems occur year - round. However, it is during the sch ��Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention /2019 What are head liceThe head louse, or Pediculus humanus capitis, i 11 What are body lice -Body lice are parasitic insects that live on the body and in the clothing or bedding of infested humans Infestation is common found worldwide and affects people of all races Bod Body licetypically found in the clothing of their hosts From there they move into contact with the skin to feed 31e eggs or nits are laid in the seams of the cloth-ing Body lice can transmit several d Virginia O’Malley. Are tiny parasitic insects about the size of a sesame seed.. Have six claws that are used to “cling” to hair shaft.. Are tan, brown or grey in color.. Can only live on a human head and feed on human blood. Head Lice Fast Facts. Head lice are a common community issue. In the United States, an estimated 6 to 12 million lice infestations occur each year among children aged 3 to 11. 1. Children can get head lice anytime they are in close contact with others – for example, during play at home or school, slumber parties, sports activities or camp . Order :. Phthiraptera. (lice). Identification. Small, flattened & wingless. Short stout legs; end in strong claws. Permanent . ectoparasites. on birds & mammals. Biting lice. Biting & chewing mouth parts. Head lice are small insects that live on people’s heads and feed on human blood. Head lice may be found anywhere on the head, but are usually found on the scalp, along the neckline and behind What is the treatment for head lice? Over-the-counter or prescription shampoo, lotion, or cream rinse is used to treat head lice infestations. Sometimes, a pill may be prescribed. Follow all instruc Three types of lice:. Head lice: . Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. (2-3 mm long). Body lice: . Pediculus. . humanus. . humanus. (2.3-3.6 mm long). Pubic lice (crabs): . Phthirus. pubis (1.1-1.8 mm long).