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CONTENT
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Pediculosis Corporis (Body Lice)
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Figure 4.38
A: Scabies*
B: Body lice in clothing*
C: Pediculosis capitis*
*Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz |
(Figures 4.38B, 4.42B)
- Due to Pediculus humanus corporis; infestation of humans and clothing
- Typically infects homeless people; live and lay eggs in clothing (not on
people)
- Transmitted by epidemic typhus, trench fever, relapsing fever
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Figure 4.42
A: Pubic louse *
(Photo taken by James Castner)
B: Body louse *
(Photo taken by James Castner)
C: Bed bug *
(Photo taken by James Castner)
D: Bed bug*
E: Black fly *
(Photo taken by Jerry F. Butler)
F: Yellow fever mosquito *
(Photo taken by James Castner)
*Courtesy of Lyle Buss, Entomology and
Nematology Department,
University of Florida |
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