Head Louse Versus Body Louse (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

Head Louse Versus Body Louse

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The human head louse, left, and body louse, right, are the same species, but differ in their ability to transmit disease to their host. Researchers now think they know why.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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