Head lice infestation is caused by a tiny insect called the Pediculus humanus capitis. These insects are wingless, white to grey coloured and have 3 pairs of legs. The average length of the head louse ...
IN a recent article, Morris 1 has called attention to pediculosis corporis as an overlooked cause of ulcers of the legs in middle-aged patients. The present paper emphasizes pediculosis capitis as an ...