Lice: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Lice are the name given to ectoparasites. Some species of them infest humans. What are lice? Lice, more specifically human lice (Pediculidae), are a family of insects descended from the animal lice (Phtiraptera). With their stinging proboscis, the parasites suck the blood of their victims and leave behind itchy wheals. Human lice can be distinguished … Lice: Infection, Transmission & Diseases