Adult male (left) and female (right)<unk> <unk> <unk> <unk>  are generally uncomfortable, but typically do not constitute a serious condition. The most common symptom is itching of the<unk> , which normally worsens 3 to 4 weeks after the initial<unk> . The bite reaction is very mild, and it can be rarely seen between the hairs. Bites can be seen, especially in the neck of long-haired individuals when the hair is pushed aside. Swelling of the local lymph nodes and fever are rare. Itching may cause skin breakdown and uncommonly result in a bacterial infection. In Ethiopia,<unk> <unk>  appear to be able to spread louse-born epidemic typhus and Bartonella quintana. In Europe, the<unk> <unk>  do not appear to carry these infections.
Head lice infestation
Cat bite
Spider bite
Centipede bite
Onychomadesis
Dental plaque
Dog bite
Tick infestation