Answer :
Pediculosis is an infestation of D) lice, which are parasitic insects.
There are three types of lice associated with humans: the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis), the body louse (Pediculus humanus corporis), and the crab or pubic louse (Pthirus pubis).
Pubic lice, also known as crabs, have a distinct crab-like appearance and differ from head and body lice.
They are commonly transmitted during sexual activity, and their presence can be diagnosed by identifying a louse or eggs in the pubic area. Over-the-counter treatment lotions are available for pubic lice.
In contrast, scabies, caused by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis), results in intense itching and a pimple-like skin rash, and treatment requires prescription scabicide.
It's important to note that pediculosis should not be confused with mite infestations like scabies or other conditions caused by fungi, such as tinea infections which include athlete's foot (tinea pedis), ringworm (tinea corporis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and barber's itch (tinea barbae).
