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Scabies, strongyloidiasis, naegleria fowleri, malaria, head lice, parasites in the Northern Territory.
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Scabies (body lice) is caused by a mite (Sarcoptes scabiei), which triggers an allergic reaction and intense itching. Find out what products are available for scabies.
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Head lice is common among school-age children. Find out more about the causes, symptoms and prevention of head lice with a step-by-step guide to removing lice.
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There are two main treatment options to remove head lice: mechanical removal and chemical removal. Head lice are only found on the human head or hair. Treating anything other than the human head does not eradicate head lice.
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Head lice are tiny insect parasites that live on your head and feed on your scalp (the skin covering your head).
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Kids often get head lice (also called nits), especially at child care, preschool and school. This guide explains head lice treatment, causes and symptoms.
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No product can prevent head lice, but regular checks can help prevent the spread.
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Pediculosis is the medical term for an infection or infestation with lice which are blood feeding parasites.
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Pubic lice, or crabs, can be uncomfortable and itchy. Find out how you can prevent crabs, recognise the symptoms or get pubic lice treatment with ReachOut.com.
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Delusions of parasitosis is a rare and very distressing psychiatric disorder. The person suffering from the condition truly believes that their skin is infested by parasites (mites, lice or other insects). However, when the skin is examined, no parasites or bugs can be seen in or on the skin.
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