Head Louse – Wikipedia
The head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) is an obligate ectoparasite of humans that causes head lice infestation (pediculosis capitis).[1] Head lice are wingless insects spending their entire life on the […]
Head Lice: What Parents Should Know – WebMD
Spotting a tiny, white speck in your child’s hair is enough to make many parents panic. Sure, head lice score high on the yuck factor, but they usually don’t cause […]
FAQ – Center for Disease Control
What are head lice? The head louse, or Pediculus humanus capitis, is a parasitic insect that can be found on the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes of people. Head lice feed […]