Literature review identified studies in cattle which showed strong association of louse infestation and anaemia. No similar studies were identified in humans. Head lice can cause anaemia in humans ...

Any parent who has a child at school will know (or will soon know!) the sheer frustration that can come with treating a head ...

Background In the treatment of human head lice infestation, healthcare providers are increasingly concerned about lice becoming resistant to existing pesticide treatments. Traditional pesticides ...

Head lice infestation is a fairly common problem globally, with 6–12 million cases in children ages 3–11 reported annually in the US alone, [1] and is typically observed in the school-aged ...

People with a lice infestation may experience tickling, itching, and burning on their scalp, according to the CDC. Because lice feed off human blood, they can irritate the scalp by biting it and ...

Much like with humans, high densities mean it is easier for diseases to be transmitted.' Although they are small, the lice can cause catastrophic damage commercially. Infected fish can't be sold due ...

Part of Northern Ireland's largest police custody suite has been closed because of an infestation of lice. It is understood that 20 of the 50 holding cells in Musgrave PSNI station in Belfast city ...

Though they may seem trivial, lice infestations can lead to substantial issues. Here’s a closer look at some of the potential problems. Spread of infestation Lice are notorious for their rapid ...

Jenny Mollen, actress and author, faced backlash after revealing she unknowingly boarded a five-hour flight from Los Angeles to New York City with a lice infestation. In an Instagram video ...