How Does A Head Lice Infestation Start?

Posted on Wed, 3 Aug 2016

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Question : is there any other way to get pubic lice other than sex or sharing a bed, towels ect.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad