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Adult Male Head Louse
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Updated December 21, 2005

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A picture of an adult louse, which is likely a male, since it is a little skinnier than typical female head lice.
Adult Male Head Louse

Adult Male Head Louse

Vincent Iannelli, MD
A magnified, out-of-focus, picture of an adult head louse.

This louse is likely a male, since it is a little skinnier than typical female head lice.

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