Why Would Body Lice Be a Serious Health Concern When

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Multiple Choice

Why would body lice be a serious health concern when head lice are not?

• A)Body lice are harder to get rid of and reproduce at a faster rate than head lice.
• B)Body lice can cause disease.
• C)Body lice require neurotoxic drugs to get rid of potentially causing serious adverse effects.
• D)Body lice are difficult to see and a person may not know they have them spreading them a fast rate.

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