Lice Infestations (also known as Infestation, Lice, Infestations, Lice): Parasitic attack or subsistence on the skin by members of the order Phthiraptera, especially on humans by Pediculus humanus of the family Pediculidae. The hair of the head, eyelashes, and pubis is a frequent site of infestation. (From Dorland, 28t

NIH MeSH · D010373Diseases

Lice Infestations

Also known asInfestation, Lice · Infestations, Lice · Lice Infestation · Pediculosis · Pediculoses

Definition

Parasitic attack or subsistence on the skin by members of the order Phthiraptera, especially on humans by Pediculus humanus of the family Pediculidae. The hair of the head, eyelashes, and pubis is a frequent site of infestation. (From Dorland, 28th ed; Stedman, 26th ed)

MeSH classification

  • C01.610.858.211.465
  • C17.800.838.775.580

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Common questions about Lice Infestations

What does Lice Infestations mean in medicine?
Parasitic attack or subsistence on the skin by members of the order Phthiraptera, especially on humans by Pediculus humanus of the family Pediculidae. The hair of the head, eyelashes, and pubis is a frequent site of infestation. (From Dorland, 28th ed; Stedman, 26th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Lice Infestations known by any other names?
Yes. Lice Infestations is also referred to as Infestation, Lice, Infestations, Lice, Lice Infestation, Pediculosis in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Lice Infestations sit in the medical classification?
Lice Infestations falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C01.610.858.211.465, C17.800.838.775.580). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D010373) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗