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Bites and Infestations (Body Lice)
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
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Body lice. Scattered nits seen on the seams of clothing.
Image Source: Color Atlas & Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology
Kay Shou-Mei Kane, Jen Bissonette Ryder, Richard Allen Johnson, Howard P. Baden, Alexander Stratigos
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