The Prevention and Treatment of Head Lice in Children
Lice usually cannot survive away from the host for 24 hours. Lice do not hop or fly; they can only crawl. However, there have been some reports of lice being ejected from the scalp as a result of static buildup from brushing dry hair. Transmission usually occurs from direct head-to-head contact, and rarely from contact with the infested individual's brush, comb, or hat.
Transmission
Lice usually cannot survive away from the host for 24 hours. Lice do not hop or fly; they can only crawl. However, there have been some reports of lice being ejected from the scalp as a result of static buildup from brushing dry hair. Transmission usually occurs from direct head-to-head contact, and rarely from contact with the infested individual's brush, comb, or hat.
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