Pediculosis is an infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or adults of lice. The crawling stages of this insect feed on human blood, which can result in severe itching. Head lice are usually located on the scalp, crab lice in the pubic area and body lice along seams of clothing.

Is Pediculosis a virus or bacteria?

Causal Agent. Pediculosis is infestation with the human head-and-body louse, Pediculus humanus.

What are the 3 types of pediculosis?

Three types of lice infest humans: head lice, body lice, and pubic or crab lice.