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The head and body lice of humans are genetically distinct (Insecta: Phthiraptera, Pediculidae): evidence from double infestations

open access: yesHeredity, 2005
Little is known about the population genetics of the louse infestations of humans. We used microsatellite DNA to study 11 double infestations, that is, hosts infested with head lice and body lice simultaneously.
Stephen C Barker, Hughes J M
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The darker side of head lice infestations

Clinics in Dermatology, 2022
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) infestations are prevalent among young children and generally not considered a health hazard. Although massive chronic head lice infestations have been documented in paleo medical literature, their association with severe iron deficiency anemia has been rarely discussed in modern medicine. A recently published case
Eve J, Lowenstein   +3 more
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Lice Infestations in the Pediatric Population

Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association, 2021
ABSTRACT Lice cause a common pruritic condition known as pediculosis, which can cause significant psychosocial distress and embarrassment. The infestations can present differently in the pediatric population compared with the adult population, and certain infestations such as head lice are found more commonly in children.
Janna M. Vassantachart   +2 more
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Head Lice Infestation

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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Use of agent‐based modelling to predict benefits of cleaner fish in controlling sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis, infestations on farmed Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L.

open access: yesJournal of Fish Diseases, 2013
Sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis, are ectoparasites of farmed and wild salmonids. Infestations can result in significant morbidity and mortality of hosts in addition to being costly to control.
Maya L Groner   +2 more
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Spinosad for Treatment of Head Lice Infestation

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2011
Objective: 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, 2020
The 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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Lice Infestation and Lice Control Remedies in the Ukraine

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2006
Abstract:  A permanent decrease was seen in the prevalence of lice infestation among population of the Ukraine from 1990–2004. The prevalence of lice infestation among children under 14 years of age was 6–27 times more than that in adults. The highest figures were among children 7–14 years old.
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Clinical observations related to head lice infestation

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1991
Living 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, 2018
Published 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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