Several individuals from a homeless shelter have been diagnosed with pediculosis. The nurse, planning to train staff on the control and prevention of this contagious infection, should include what information?

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- Pediculosis, or lice infestation, is spread through direct contact with infected personal items like hats and blankets, and is more common in environments where there is a lack of proper facilities for personal hygiene and laundering, which can include settings like homeless shelters. Woolen hats are not specifically associated with pediculosis, it affects people of all ages, not just children, and it is caused by lice, not mites.

Several Individuals from a Homeless Shelter Have Been Diagnosed with Pediculosis