Pediculus humanus is the head louse. You can read more about arthropod parasites here
 

  • P. humanus
     

    Burrows under the scalp

    Injects toxic substances into the skin

    Infection is treated with pyrental palmoate

    Infects children but not adults

    Can be treated with benzene hexachloride
 

 

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