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Head Lice and Body Lice
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the disease?
To prevent body lice, a person should bathe and wash clothing regularly. Head lice can be easily spread when people share sleeping mats, combs, brushes, hats, helmets, and other headgear.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
If lice are not treated promptly and effectively, the individual may have chronic itching and inflamed skin. Severe long-term untreated cases of body lice can lead to loss of energy and infections.
What are the risks to others?
Both types of lice are highly contagious.