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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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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.
Donald S. Nuzum +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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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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Relationship between lice infestation and leather damage in cattle
Veterinary Record, 2003The relationship between lice infestation and leather damage was investigated in a trial involving 61 cattle, half of which were treated with ectoparasiticides for lice control either in their first or second year. Hides from the lice‐free and lousy calves were removed manually at an abattoir, tanned and inspected for licerelated damage, commercially ...
Coles, GC +5 more
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Blood parameters and turnover data in calves infested with lice
Research in Veterinary Science, 1992Erythrokinetic and plasma protein turnover studies using 51Cr-red cells, 59Fe-transferrin and 125I-albumin, were carried out on young Ayrshire calves naturally infested with the long-nosed sucking louse Linognathus vituli. Throughout the trial none of the animals lost their appetite.
R.N. Titchener, L.M. Burns, P.H. Holmes
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Parental attitudes towards head lice infestation in Greece
International Journal of Dermatology, 2011AbstractBackground Pediculosis capitis constitutes a growing problem worldwide and is usually considered as an inconvenience. Parents often handle this infestation on their own initiative.Objective We conducted a survey in order to depict the parental attitudes towards head lice infestation in Greece.Methods Parents of children aged 3–14 years ...
and Artemis Doulgeraki Md +1 more
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Head lice infestation: bug busting vs. traditional treatment
Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2001• The two main methods of managing head lice infestation in the UK are head lice lotions and bug busting; there is no conclusive evidence as to which of these methods is most effective.• The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the bug busting method with lotion.• A pilot study in the form of a randomized controlled trial involving two
Martin Marshall +5 more
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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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