Pediculosis Corporis (Body Lice) | Figure 4.38
A: Scabies*
B: Body lice in clothing*
C: Pediculosis capitis*
*Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz |
(Figures 4.38B, 4.42B) - Due to Pediculus humanus corporis; infestation of humans and clothing
- Typically infects homeless people; live and lay eggs in clothing (not on people)
- Transmitted by epidemic typhus, trench fever, relapsing fever
| Figure 4.42
A: Pubic louse * (Photo taken by James Castner)
B: Body louse * (Photo taken by James Castner)
C: Bed bug * (Photo taken by James Castner)
D: Bed bug* E: Black fly * (Photo taken by Jerry F. Butler)
F: Yellow fever mosquito * (Photo taken by James Castner)
*Courtesy of Lyle Buss, Entomology and
Nematology Department, University of Florida |
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