FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term Pediculus humanus capitis infestation ID (Ontology) DOID:5501 (Human Disease)
Definition A lice infestation that involves colonization of the hair and skin by the parasitic insect Pediculus humanus capitis, which feeds on blood several times daily and resides close to the scalp to maintain its body temperature. The symptoms include tickling feeling of something moving in the hair, itching, caused by an allergic reaction to louse saliva, and irritability.
Also Known As "head louse infestation" ; "Pediculosis capitis" ; "Pediculus capitis" (for all, see Synonyms field below)
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  parasitic ectoparasitic infectious disease
   |__lice infestation
       |__Pediculus humanus capitis infestation
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  • "head louse infestation" EXACT
    "Pediculosis capitis" EXACT
    "Pediculus capitis" EXACT
    "Pediculus capitis infestation" EXACT
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ICD10CM:B85.0
ICD9CM:132.0
SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:81000006
UMLS_CUI:C0030757