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Is pediculosis contagious?
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Yes, close contact: Pediculosis is lice (head lice, body lice or pubic lice) and they are spread from person to person by close or direct contact (skin to skin) or in some cases sharing items such as clothing, hats, or hairbrushes).
Answered 7/2/2018
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Yes: Infection with mites / louse are highly contagious.
Answered 8/25/2013
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YES!: 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 8/25/2013
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