Question

Lice are small wingless insects that make their home in human hair and feed on very small amounts of blood from the scalp. They can be transferred from person to person and through the use of contaminated items such as brushes or pillows. Which type of disease is lice infestation?
communicable
noncommunicable

Answer 1

Communicable — lice infestation (pediculosis) is a contagious parasitic infection spread by direct head‑to‑head contact or via contaminated items (fomites) like combs, hats, or pillows.