When to See a Specialist About Pediculus humanus capitis infestation

By Dr. Lakshmi Thomas, DO · 2022-11-01 · Infectious Disease

Our Infectious Disease team put together this overview of Pediculus humanus capitis infestation for patients and families.

About this topic

Topic: Pediculus humanus capitis infestation. A lice infestation that involves colonization of the hair and skin by the parasitic insect Pediculus humanus capitis, which feeds on blood several times daily and resides close to the scalp to maintain its body temperature. The symptoms include tickling feeling of something moving in the hair, itching, caused by an allergic reaction to louse saliva, and irritability.

Mentioned in this article

• passive immunizing agent therapy

Related care

• AMPA receptor antagonist therapy
• pharmacotherapy
• thermal hydrotherapy
• panoramic radiograph
• neutrophil morphology measurement
• pyridoxal 5'-phosphate measurement

This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.