How lice are transmitted

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Monday, April 26, 2021 4:00 PM

Lice transmission

Lice are characterized by their tremendous speed of infection and spread from person to person, and they can be transmitted through the following: [1]

  • Lice are transmitted through head-to-head contact.
  • Lice can be transmitted between children who share clothing, head hats and bedding.
  • Lice are transmitted through the use of a comb or other people's hairbrush.
  • Lice are transmitted in the most concentrated places, such as: schools, childcare centers, and sports club centers.
  • Head lice infestation is not limited to dirt and uncleanliness; All types of hair are infected with lice, regardless of their length and condition.
  • Pets like cats, dogs, etc. do not play a role in the transmission of lice.


Types of spread lice

Lice are spread among humans, and they are of three types, which are: [2]

  • Head lice: This type is found in the hair, especially on the back of the neck and behind the ears, and is common among primary school children.
  • Pubic lice: This type is also called carcinomas, and it is found in the pubic area, and it can also be found on facial hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, or under the armpits, and is rarely found on the scalp.
  • Body lice: They live and lay eggs between layers of clothing, and depend on the human body for their food.


Symptoms of a lice infestation

A person infected with lice has the following symptoms: [3]

  • Itching: This is the most common symptom that occurs as a result of being allergic to louse saliva.
  • Feeling of a major tickle due to the lice moving in the head.
  • Irritability and difficulty sleeping.
  • Blisters on the head as a result of itching.
  • Some people are allergic to head lice bites, but others are not allergic to it. They can become infected with lice and go away without noticing it.


Facts about lice

Some of the known facts about lice are: [3]

  • Lice move easily on head hair, at a rate of 23 cm per minute.
  • Lice do not fly and do not jump.
  • Lice feed on human blood.
  • Female lice lay six eggs per day.
  • Head lice live for 3-4 weeks.
  • Lice are increasingly resistant to some traditional medicines.


References

  1. "head-lice" , www.kidshealth.org , Retrieved 16-11-2017. Edited.
  2. "Lice - Topic Overview" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 16-11-2017. Edited.
  3. ^ A b Hannah Nichols , (23-2-2016), "Head , Lice: Causes, the Symptoms And Treatments" , www.medicalnewstoday.com The , Retrieved 16-11-2017. Edited.