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Can eggs spread a lice infestation or spread to other people?

April 26, 2017eggs infestation LICE people spread

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Can eggs spread a lice infestation or spread to other people?

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No. Eggs cannot move and spread an infestation. Even after eggs first hatch, the baby nymphs cannot lay eggs or leave and go to another person. Newborn lice need to stay near the scalp where it is warm and they can be near a blood meal.