Who gets head lice and what are the symptoms?
Anyone can get head lice. Head lice are easily spread from person to person by head-to-head contact – as a result, it is most common among preschool- and elementary school-age children and their household members and caretakers. They are not a sign of being dirty, and all socioeconomic classes are affected. Lice aren’t dangerous and they don’t spread disease, but they are a nuisance. However, one sign of head lice is itching of the scalp that may lead to scratching and skin infections. How are head lice spread and how long is a person able to spread them? How are head lice spread and how long is a person able to spread them? Head lice have no wings and do not fly or jump; they crawl. They are spread through direct contact with an infested person, including sexual contact, or with shared items such as combs, brushes, towels, pillowcases, hats, scarves, stuffed animals, headphones, other headgear, and clothing. Shared lockers and wall hooks may enable lice to spread on personal items. Sp
