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Where does the human body louse lay its eggs?
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Human head louse (Pediculus humanus).
The human body louse (Pediculus humanus humanus) differs from other lice in that it does not spend its entire life cycle on the host's body. Instead, the female lays her eggs on clothing, specifically in the seams of undergarments that are worn next to the skin.12