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InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice, 2010
Head lice infestation results from colonization of hairy skin by Pediculus capitis, a wingless blood-feeding parasite of the order Phthiraptera. Head lice remain a significant problem as they may cause intense pruritus, and infestation is socially and psychologically stigmatizing.
Aslan Mirza, Aamir Shamsi
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Head lice infestation results from colonization of hairy skin by Pediculus capitis, a wingless blood-feeding parasite of the order Phthiraptera. Head lice remain a significant problem as they may cause intense pruritus, and infestation is socially and psychologically stigmatizing.
Aslan Mirza, Aamir Shamsi
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Spinosad for Treatment of Head Lice Infestation
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2011Objective: To review the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, clinical trials, and safety profile of spinosad 0.9% topical lotion, a recently approved pediculicide for treatment of head lice infestation. Data Sources: English-language ...
Sabrina W, Cole, Lisa M, Lundquist
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Infestation rate of lice on donkeys in Northeast Tunisia
Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 2020The present survey was carried out during autumn 2013 (September, October and November) in five localities of Jendouba district. A total number of 300 donkeys were examined and all present ectoparasites found on animals were collected and examined under stereomicroscope.
Mohamed Gharbi +4 more
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Clinical observations related to head lice infestation
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1991Living lice and eggs were found in 19% of 2643 children examined in Israel. Boys and girls were equally infested. Bite reactions, pruritus, excoriations, lymphadenopathy, and conjunctivitis were the most common signs and symptoms. Bite reactions, pruritus, excoriations, and conjunctivitis were found more frequently in infested children than in ...
K Y, Mumcuoglu +4 more
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Oral ivermectin for the treatment of head lice infestation
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 2018Published literature describing the use of oral ivermectin for the treatment of head lice infestation is reviewed.In the United States and globally, head lice infestation, or pediculosis capitis, remains a public health issue with both social and medical implications.
Wendy L, Sanchezruiz +2 more
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Ectoparasites: Lice Infestation
Avian lice, which belong to the order Phthiraptera, are permanent ectoparasites infesting a wide range of domesticated birds. The chewing lice/bird lice (Amblycera & Ischenocera) are wingless, flat-bodied insects characterized by biting and chewing mouthparts. They primarily feed on the skin, feathers, hair, or scales of their host animals, butV. Gnani Charitha, C. Sreedevi
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Spinosad for the treatment of head lice infestations
Drugs of Today, 2012Head lice infestations continue to be an issue in today's society, with an increase in economic cost and resistance. Spinosad 0.9% topical suspension was recently introduced in the U.S. market as a novel agent with both pediculicidal and ovicidal activity, approved in children 4 years of age and older for the treatment of head lice infestations.
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An overview of head lice infestation in neurosurgical patients
British Journal of Nursing, 2007Head lice or pediculosis is recognized as an increasing problem in medical practice (Downs et al, 1999). Secondary bacterial infections can occur in patients with infestation. In neurosurgical patients, head lice infestation may be a potential risk factor for peri-operative complications.
Divyesh, Sharma +2 more
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Infestation with Anoplura—Lice
1984The two genera of Anoplura or sucking lice, Pediculus and Pthirus, are obligatory parasites of man. [Pthirus is the correct zoological name for the pubic louse, because a misprint was inadvertently accepted by the International Committee of Zoological Nomenclature (Maunder 1983b).
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THE EFFECT OF LICE INFESTATION ON THE GROWTH OF HEREFORD CALVES
Australian Veterinary Journal, 1982SUMMARY Two experiments were carried out to examine the effects of cattle lice on the productivity of young calves. In both experiments the main species present was Linognathus vituli. In the first experiment, treatment of grazing heifers and their suckled calves did not improve the overall bodyweight gain of either the heifers or the calves.
L J, Cummins, J F, Graham
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