Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Pediculosis corporis risk factors
Introduction
Body lice infestation is found worldwide but generally is limited to persons who live under conditions of crowding and poor hygiene who do not have access to regular bathing and changes of clean clothes, such as:
- The Homeless
- Refugees
- Survivors of war or natural disasters
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]