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How Does A Head Lice Infestation Start?

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Posted on Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Question: is there any other way to get pubic lice other than sex or sharing a bed, towels ect.
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Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Methods of transmission of pubic lice

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Pubic lice is commonly transmitted through sexual exposure or sharing personal utensils with an infested person.

There is no other way, because lice cannot live outside the warmth of human body.

All the best.
Dr.Sejdini
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How Does A Head Lice Infestation Start?

Brief Answer: Methods of transmission of pubic lice Detailed Answer: Hi, Pubic lice is commonly transmitted through sexual exposure or sharing personal utensils with an infested person. There is no other way, because lice cannot live outside the warmth of human body. All the best. Dr.Sejdini