An insight into the salivary gland content of the human body louse, Pediculus humanus
Abstract Human body lice, Pediculus humanus humanus, are blood-feeding parasites that live in clothing and feed several times per day. Saliva injected during louse feeding induces pruritis and local inflammation in the skin. If untreated, chronic Pediculosis can cause systemic negative health effect...
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Nature Portfolio
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01412-5 |
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