Pediculus humanus
A) only uses humans as a host AND is carried by mosquitoes.
B) only uses humans as a host AND can transmit a bacterial disease.
C) only infects feet AND can transmit a bacterial disease.
D) can transmit a bacterial disease AND only infects feet.
E) is an obligate intracellular parasite AND only uses humans as a host.

Question

Pediculus humanus
A) only uses humans as a host AND is carried by mosquitoes.
B) only uses humans as a host AND can transmit a bacterial disease.
C) only infects feet AND can transmit a bacterial disease.
D) can transmit a bacterial disease AND only infects feet.
E) is an obligate intracellular parasite AND only uses humans as a host.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pediculus humanus, also known as the human body louse, only uses humans as a host and can transmit bacterial diseases such as typhus and trench fever. It is not carried by mosquitoes, does not only infect feet, and is not an obligate intracellular parasite.

Pediculus Humanus