Evidence of pediculosis infestation includes the finding of:
A) Louse antibodies in patient serum
B) Eggs attached to hair shafts
C) Larvae recovered from patient clothing
D) A tunnel of insects in the skin

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Louse eggs (nits) are found attached to any body hair (location depends on species). Adult lice may also be recovered at the same time. Tunneling insects include mites such as Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrow into outer skin layers.

Evidence of Pediculosis Infestation Includes the Finding Of