Body lice are tiny insects, about the size of a sesame seed. Body lice live in your clothing and bedding and travel to your skin several times a day to feed on blood. The most common sites for bites ...

Papers from the CDC highlight public health concerns over difficulty identifying and treating B. quintana among homeless communities. A rare disease spread by body lice poses a danger to people ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Biology, researchers adapt a strain of human body lice to a membrane feeder to study its infection dynamics with Yersinia pestis, the causative agent of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Blood-sucking, parasitic human body lice may be more effective at ...

It's most common for children to get lice through head-to-head contact. Here's what you should know to prevent the spread of lice.

Dear Dr. K: My 19-year-old daughter is in college, and she recently told me there had been an outbreak of body lice in her dorm. She didn”t get them herself, but I”m still afraid she”ll bring them ...

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports that, despite the dreary, cold weather, they have continued to see a rise in seasonal allergy symptoms. Providers have ...

University of Maryland officials confirmed cases of body lice on campus — prompting inspections, treatments, and warnings to students. The university’s Pest Control Management Units said they have ...