LiceCauseLice are very
easily spread, usually through close personal contact. Lice infestation may be
caused by any of the three types of lice: - Head lice
 may be spread through close
personal contact, shared personal items (combs, brushes, hats, helmets,
clothing, or earphones), or shared bedding. - Pubic lice are spread
mainly through sexual contact and are very contagious. Most people become
infected after a single exposure to an infected person. But the lice and eggs
may survive long enough on personal items such as clothing or towels to be
spread to another person. A child diagnosed with pubic lice may have a history
of sexual abuse.
- Body lice are most often spread by
contact with personal items, especially clothing and hats. They are
occasionally spread by direct personal contact.
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| | Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: November 24, 2008 | | Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
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