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Head lice are small insects that live on people146s 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. Brought to you by: Steph Covey and Ashley . Zawacki. Background Information. Order: . Phthiraptera. Suborder: . Anoplura. (. sucking lice. ). Pediculus. . humanus. . capitis. . Common name: . head lice. New Approaches to an Old Nemesis. Getty Images/Digital Vision.. US.IVE.13.03.021. Key Points to Cover Today!. Head Lice: Getting to Know You. The Key Role of the Clinician in Head Lice Diagnosis and Treatment. 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.. 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.. 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.. Marjorie Cole, RN, . MSN. State School Nurse Consultant. Division of Community and Public Health. Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. What Is Head Lice?. A small parasitic insect that lives on the scalp and neck hairs of a human host.. 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. 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. 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). . EL-SHAHAWY. Professor of Parasitology. Head of Parasitology Department. Features. 5-73 mm in length. 2 pair of wings. F. lattened appearance. Y. ellow/brown color. Agile. Exhibits endophagic behavior.