A parasitic infestation with lice, involving the head, body, or genital area is:
A) scabies.
B) dermatomycosis.
C) pediculosis.
D) tinea pedis.

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A parasitic infestation with lice is known as pediculosis. Scabies is a skin condition caused by mites, dermatomycosis is a fungal infection of the skin, and tinea pedis specifically refers to a fungal infection of the foot.

A Parasitic Infestation with Lice, Involving the Head, Body, or Genital