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Can body lice harm my one month old baby?

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Dr. Martin Raff
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Possibly: See your pediatrician and get this taken care of asap. These critters carry a variety of infections and can also produce severe itching and rash. Get help.
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Dr. Terry Brenneman
Dr. Terry Brenneman commented
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Body lice in the US are very rare and can carry diseases. Head lice,on the other hand, are very common but do not carry diseases.
Dec 26, 2012

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