The manufacturer of First Alert, the leading brand of carbon monoxide detectors, recommends the following if the alarm goes off: 1  Turn off appliances, or other sources of combustion at once. 2  Immediately get fresh air into the premises by opening doors and windows.
The cause of lice (known medically as pediculosis) is an infestation with one of three types of a parasitic insect. The three kinds of lice that affect humans include: 1  Pediculus humanus capitis (head lice). 2  Pediculus humanus corporis (body lice). 3  Phthirus pubis (pubic lice or crab lice; also called crabs).he three kinds of lice that affect humans include: 1  Pediculus humanus capitis (head lice). 2  Pediculus humanus corporis (body lice). 3  Phthirus pubis (pubic lice or crab lice; also called crabs).
Head-to-head contact with an already infested person is the most common way to get head lice. Head-to-head contact is common during play at school, at home, and elsewhere (sports activities, playground, slumber parties, camp). Although uncommon, head lice can be spread by sharing clothing or belongings. Itching, caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of the head louse. 2  Irritability and difficulty sleeping; head lice are most active in the dark. 3  Sores on the head caused by scratching. 4  These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria found on the person's skin.