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Comparison of The Genome Profiles Between Head and Body Lice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The body louse (Pediculus humanus humanus) is known to have diverged from the head louse (P. humanus capitis) but genomic differences between these two subspecies still remain unexplored.
Noh, Seung-Jae   +13 more
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding head lice infestations in rural Nigeria

open access: yesJournal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2011
Introduction: Head lice infestations are common in sub-Saharan Africa, but knowledge, attitudes and practices have never been studied in this region. Methodology: This population-based study was conducted in a small rural community (population = 590 ...
Jorg Heukelbach, Uade Samuel Ugbomoiko
doaj   +1 more source

Human Lice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
4 pp., 3 photosThe three kinds of human lice (head lice, body lice, and pubic or crab lice) are described in this publication. There are guidelines for identifying lice and helpful instructions for preventing and controlling lice ...
Moore, Glen C., Olson, Jimmy K.
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Head lice-checking frequencies.

open access: yes, 2013
Checking frequencies in households with and without earlier head lice infestations as well as in all households combined. The exact proportion is written above each bar; n = 5791.
Bjørn Arne Rukke (331007)   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Investigating the relationship between epidemiological factors and the prevalence of head lice infestation (Pediculus capitis) in girls\' primary schools in Kabudarahang County [PDF]

open access: yesفصلنامه ابن سینا
Background and aims: Head lice infestation is a global parasitic disease that poses a significant threat to public health and is considered a health priority.
Behroz Davari   +6 more
doaj  

In Vitro Effectiveness of Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica A. Juss) Shampoo as Anti Head Lice (Pediculus humanus capitis)

open access: yesPharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research, 2019
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), a parasite causing hair problem,  often occurs in society.The study aimed to evaluate in vitroeffectiveness of shampoo formulation containing neem oil as an anti head lice. An experimental method was used to examine
Norisca A. Putriana   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Insights into the microbiota profile of Pediculus humanus capitis using metagenomic next-generation sequencing and molecular detection of unexpected pathogen DNA in Hunan Province, China

open access: yesParasites & Vectors
Background The head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, remains a significant public health concern affecting millions of people worldwide and has been implicated as a potential vector for multiple human pathogens.
Yi-Tian Fu   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evidence from mitochondrial DNA that head lice and body lice of humans (Phthiraptera : Pediculidae) are conspecific

open access: yes, 2002
The specific status of the head and body lice of humans has been debated for more than 200 yr. To clarify the specific status of head and body lice, we sequenced 524 base pairs (bp) of the cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene of 28 head and 28 body lice from ...
Yang, X.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Multivariate analysis of risk factors for head lice.

open access: yes, 2018
Multivariate analysis of risk factors for head lice.
Esau Kekeubata (5786975)   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Head lice: the feelings people have

open access: yes, 2013
Background: Head lice are a source of amusement for outsiders and an embarrassing nuisance to those who have to deal with them. Our study collected the emotions experienced by people dealing with head lice.
Parison, Julie   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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