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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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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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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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Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia and Lice Infestation
The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2011Lice infestation is a commonly encountered disorder in emergency medicine. The louse survives from a blood meal from its host; hence, iron deficiency anemia is a theoretic possibility. A limited number of reports of severe iron deficiency anemia have appeared in the veterinary literature, but a thorough review of the medical literature did not reveal a
David A, Guss +2 more
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Seasonal fluctuations of head lice infestation in Germany
Parasitology Research, 2008Pediculosis capitis is one of the most frequent infectious diseases in childhood. If not diagnosed and treated rapidly, considerable clinical pathology may develop. The ubiquitous parasitic skin disease is characterized by a lack of sound epidemiological data, and factors which influence disease occurrence are still enigmatic.
Eline, Bauer +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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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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2016
AbstractLice infestation affects many of people around the world, particularly children. Although it is commonly considered as a result of poor hygiene condition, it may be a problem in every social status. Furthermore, the estimated total cost of infestation may beas high as billion dollars in some developed countries such as United States.
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AbstractLice infestation affects many of people around the world, particularly children. Although it is commonly considered as a result of poor hygiene condition, it may be a problem in every social status. Furthermore, the estimated total cost of infestation may beas high as billion dollars in some developed countries such as United States.
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