&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Body Lice: Symptoms, Causes &amp;amp; Treatment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Body lice are small, wingless insects that reside primarily in clothing and bedding rather than on the body itself. They migrate to the skin multiple times a day to feed on blood, typically biting in areas where the seams of clothes make direct contact with the body.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-path-to-node=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How They Spread and Where They Thrive&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These pests are most prevalent in crowded environments where regular laundering is difficult, such as refugee camps or shelters for the unhoused. They are transmitted through direct contact with an infested person&#39;s clothing or linens. Notably, body lice are more than just a nuisance; they are also capable of spreading various diseases.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-path-to-node=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention and Removal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;To eliminate an infestation, any affected clothing or bedding must be thoroughly cleaned. This requires washing the items in hot, soapy water and drying them using a machine&amp;rsquo;s high-heat cycle to ensure the insects and their eggs are destroyed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Body Lice Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Body lice bites can cause intense itching. You may see small areas of blood and crust on your skin at the site of the bite marks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Body Lice Causes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You can get body lice if you have close contact with a person who has body lice or with clothing or bedding that have body lice in them.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Dogs, cats, and other pets do not spread body lice.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Risk Factors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt;Body lice infestations are most common among individuals who live in densely populated environments where maintaining hygiene is challenging.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; High-risk settings often include crowded living quarters or facilities with communal sleeping arrangements,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; such as shelters for those experiencing housing instability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; In these locations,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt; the close proximity of people and the frequent sharing of bedding make it easier for the insects to spread from one person to another.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;&quot;&gt;Complications&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;While body lice themselves are primarily a nuisance, they can occasionally lead to more serious health issues if the infestation persists.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;2,0,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;2,0,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Secondary Skin Infections:&lt;/strong&gt; The presence of lice and the resulting itchy bites often lead to intense scratching. This can break the skin and create an entry point for bacteria, resulting in painful infections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;2,1,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;2,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Chronic Skin Changes:&lt;/strong&gt; Long-term exposure to body lice can lead to physical changes in the skin. Over time, the skin may thicken or develop dark patches (discoloration). These changes are most prominent in areas where clothing seams rub against the body.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;2,2,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;2,2,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Disease Transmission:&lt;/strong&gt; Unlike other types of lice, body lice are known carriers of dangerous bacteria. They can spread serious illnesses, including:&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;2,2,1,0,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;2,2,1,0,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Typhus:&lt;/strong&gt; A severe infectious disease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;2,2,1,1,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;2,2,1,1,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Trench Fever:&lt;/strong&gt; A condition historically common in crowded military settings.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-path-to-node=&quot;2,2,1,2,0&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node=&quot;2,2,1,2,0&quot; data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot;&gt;Relapsing Fever:&lt;/strong&gt; An illness characterized by recurring episodes of high fever.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;To prevent body lice, don&#39;t have close contact or share bedding or clothing with anyone who has lice. If you can, bathe often and change into clean clothes at least once a week to help prevent the spread of body lice.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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