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Head lice: Also called Pediculus humanus capitis (peh-DICK-you-lus HUE-man-us CAP-ih-TUS), head lice are parasitic insects found on the heads of ... more about Head lice.
Head lice: Small lice infesting the hair and head. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Head lice is available below.
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Also called Pediculus humanus capitis (peh-DICK-you-lus HUE-man-us CAP-ih-TUS), head lice are parasitic insects found on the heads of people. Having head lice is very common; as (Source: excerpt from Head Lice Infestation: DPD)
Infestation of the scalp with lice - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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