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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is and what does head lice look like?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Head lice: Pediculus humanus capitis or the head louse is a parasite that is about 1/8th of an inch long. It has 6 legs with a long body and a head in the shape of a diamond. It flat. It has no wings (thus doesn’t fly). It’s color can change to match it’s surroundings. It’s mouth is like a stylet which pierces a human’s scalp to get a blood meal.

Answered 2/5/2014

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