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What happens if you swallow head lice ?

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Probably nothing: Probably nothing, but I would avoid swallowing any bugs,

Answered 2/1/2021

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Dr. Jeremy Porter answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Wait what?: Hopefully you're referring to accidental, coincidental, or suspected ingestion, which would mean only a few of the tiny creatures made it in. While I'd advise against intentional ingestion, rest assured that we are designed to handle unwanted critters--the highly acidic stomach environment cannot be survived. Gross as it sounds, they'll be reduced to protein particles and eventually flushed out.

Answered 12/9/2022

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Head lice: It will most likely be killed in the digestive system.

Answered 1/16/2021

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