A disturbing video of a tricycle driver with a severe head lice infestation has been circulating on social media, raising concerns among Filipino netizens.
Onipa also urged fellow drivers to maintain proper hygiene, given their daily interactions with numerous passengers.
In the clip, lice are visibly crawling on the driver’s neck and shirt, illustrating an extreme case of infestation.
Dr. Jay Recasata from Faces and Curves noted that such infestations can cause significant discomfort. “Head lice infestation is contagious. It thrives at the base of hair follicles, multiplies rapidly, and feeds on blood from the scalp. This can result in scalp wounds, potentially leading to bacterial infections,” he explained to the Filipino Times.
