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Body lice
Similar to head lice, these tiny parasitic insects live on clothes and can often be seen at the seams. They feed on the blood of the host, and can spread infections.
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common | |
Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Skin
Pubic lice
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