What are body lice?

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  1. Body lice are small insects that live on the human body. They also live in the clothing or linens of a person who is infected. Body lice feed on blood and cause a person to feel itchy.


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    Body lice are small insects that live on the human body. They also live in the clothing or linens of a person who is infected. Body lice feed on blood and cause a person to feel itchy. More
  2. Dr. Angela Lowery
     
    Dr. Angela Lowery answered:
    Lice are parasitic insects that can be found of the people's head and bodies. Only the body louse is known to spread disease.
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    Lice are parasitic insects that can be found of the people's head and bodies. Only the body louse is known to spread disease. More