Head lice as vectors of pathogenic microorganisms [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and Health, 2023 Body lice and head lice are the most common ectoparasites of humans. Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) occur worldwide in children and their caretakers, irrespective of their social status.
Hermann Feldmeier
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Prevalence of permethrin-resistant kdr mutation in head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) from elementary school students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia [PDF]
PeerJ, 2023 Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are a major global concern, and there is growing evidence of an increase in head lice prevalence among Saudi schoolchildren.
Isra M. Alsaady +7 more
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Prevalence and associated factors of head lice infestation among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
BMC Public HealthIntroduction Head lice infestation remains a persistent public health concern among primary school children in resource-limited settings, affecting their well-being and academic performance.
Amare Mebrat Delie +9 more
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Head Lice at School: Traditional Medicine and Community Engagement [PDF]
Health Equity, 2021 Purpose: The prevalence of head lice in poor rural communities and urban slums is estimated to be between 28% and 43% in Brazil, respectively. Children are among the most affected, often in clusters within schools.
Campos Nogueira R +5 more
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EDIS, 2007 Revised! ENY-296, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by R. W. Baldwin and F. M. Oi, describes this pest of humans which infests 10-12 million people each year in the United States, its biology, prevention, treatment, and management, including best practices
Rebecca W. Baldwin, Faith M. Oi
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Evaluation of resistance of human head lice to pyrethroid insecticides: A meta-analysis study. [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Introduction Pediculosis is one of the most common annoying infections caused by insects in humans. Pyrethroids are one of the main insecticides used to treat this infection.
Abbasi E +6 more
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Prevalence of Head Lice Infestation among Children Attending Schools and Kindergartens in Poland. [PDF]
J Clin Med, 2023 Pediculosis capitis predominantly affects child populations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, various types of social limitations such as social isolation and limitations on educational facilities’ functionalities were introduced worldwide, including in ...
Padzik M +4 more
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Head Lice Infestation in Schoolchildren, in Poland-Is There a Chance for Change? [PDF]
J Clin Med, 2022 Pediculosis capitis is a current and neglected health issue worldwide. The lack of screening programs contributes to the marginalization of the problem and delays therapeutic measures.
Bartosik K +8 more
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Pediatrics, 2010 Head lice infestation is associated with limited morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children. Since the 2002 clinical report on head lice was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, patterns of resistance to products available over-the-counter and by prescription have changed, and additional mechanical ...
Barbara L, Frankowski +1 more
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Knockdown-resistant mutations in head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) collected from schoolchildren in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. [PDF]
Sci RepHead lice infestation remains one of the most common child problems. This problem is not only attributed to the ability of head lice to spread rapidly but also because of the head lice resistance that develops from incomplete or improper treatment ...
Alghashmari IH, Zelai NT.
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