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Head lice-checking frequencies.

, 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), Heidi Heggen Lindstedt (331010), Tone Birkemoe (331008), Arnulf Soleng (331009), Preben Ottesen (331011)   +4 more
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Reproduction Dynamics of Salmon Lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) and their Role in Epizootic Infestations on their Host Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)

, 2023
Lepeophtheirus salmonis, commonly known as salmon lice, are marine ectoparasitic copepods that preferentially parasitize salmonids. The deleterious effects of the matured mobile stages can cause reduced growth and, in heavy infestations, mortality ...
Morefield, Robert D
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Molecular phylogenetics of lice collected from Indian goats and their neglected vector potential

Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Background Ectoparasitic infestations, particularly lice, are a major challenge to goat farming in India, leading to significant economic losses through reduced productivity and increased mortality.
Andrews Megha, Sasi Adithya, Y. Ajith, K. S. Athira, Siju Susan Jacob, P. V. Tresamol   +5 more
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Towards a better understanding of the evacuation time of salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) in lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus)

Aquaculture Reports
Cleaner fish are utilised as a preventive control measure against sea lice infestations in salmon farms. In recent years, lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) has been the most commonly deployed cleaner fish species in Norway.
Solveig Engebretsen, Magne Aldrin, Nina S. Iversen, Andreas R. Staven, Fredrik R. Staven   +4 more
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Death by lice? − A case of fatal secondary anaemia following severe lice infestation

Forensic Science International
Head lice are generally considered harmless but in rare cases, a prolonged infestation can lead to severe consequences even resulting in the individuals' death. This article presents the case of a 56-year-old man who died from severe secondary anaemia most probably caused by prolonged and pronounced lice infestation. The man, who lived in poor hygienic
David Fabian Ast, Maximilian Seidl, Stefanie Ritz, Lisa Küppers   +3 more
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Lice infestations in the salmon farming industry cost New Brunswick salmon farme

, 1995
Lice infestations in the salmon farming industry cost New Brunswick salmon farmers over $1 million last fall. Mainers attending a farmed-fish health conference in Eastport last week were advised that 97 percent of all salmon examined from Eastport to St.

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Checking methods for head lice.

, 2013
Checking methods 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 = 5418.
Bjørn Arne Rukke (331007), Heidi Heggen Lindstedt (331010), Tone Birkemoe (331008), Arnulf Soleng (331009), Preben Ottesen (331011)   +4 more
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Human Lice

, 2008
Lice infestations on humans, called pediculosis, is very common worldwide. Lice can transmit disease and are parasitic insects on humans, pets and livestock.
Hodgson, Erin W.
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Temperature-driven suitability shifts of sea lice species under climate change and the implications for salmon farming

Aquaculture Environment Interactions
Salmonids are the most valuable marine aquaculture family, worth approximately US$26.2 billion in 2022. However, the industry’s economic value is threatened by sea lice infestations, which can cause production losses and require expensive treatments to ...
AL Mackintosh, J Assis, MJ Costello
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Controlling head lice

Little is currently known about the distribution of head lice infestation in the United States, and there recent data the incidence prevalence of throughout the country.

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