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Can i catch head lice from laying on mattresses at a mattress store when i was shopping for one?
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Extremely unlikely: You have got the head lice from another person
Answered 12/19/2014
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Only: if another person with head lice had just been lying on it. Vector transmission occurs when lice are spread through inanimate objects. For instance the lice can be on brushes, combs, hats, headphones, scarves, sweaters, coats, bedding, towels, upholstered furniture, carpet, stuffed toys & seats in a variety of areas.
Answered 11/3/2018
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