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Pediculosis is the medical term for infestation with lice, which are parasitic insects that live on the scalp, body, or pubic area. It is a legacy term often used interchangeably with lice infestation. The modern preferred terms specify the type of lice involved, such as head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis), and pubic lice (Pthirus pubis).
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0030756ICD-10-CM
B85.2
MeSH
D010373
SNOMED CT (US)
41461800220848007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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