Management of plica polonica in the wake of refractory head lice infestation: a case report [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and HealthBackground Pediculosis capitis remains widespread globally, and the emergence of resistance genes continues to impede eradication efforts. This case of plica polonica offers insight into the complexity and challenges of pediculosis in endemic settings ...
Nirin Seatamanoch +4 more
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Pediculosis and Factors Affecting its Prevalence among Schoolchildren in Amol City, Northern Iran [PDF]
Journal of Arthropod-Borne DiseasesBackground: Head louse infestation, pediculosis, is a serious health problem worldwide. Infected children usually suffer from itching, allergies, and secondary infections besides psychological disorders such as depression and lack of self-confidence ...
Zohreh Gholami +2 more
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Pediculosis knowledge among schoolchildren parents and its relation with head lice prevalence [PDF]
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 2022 Pediculosis mainly affects school-age children worldwide. The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the knowledge of the parents and guardians of children in elementary schools in Niterói, Brazil, regarding pediculosis.
ARIELA B. DE SOUZA +9 more
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Journal of Agromedicine and Medical Sciences (AMS), 2022 Pediculosis capitis is a parasitic infection caused by the parasite Pediculus humanus var. capitis, which commonly found in densely crowded areas such as boarding schools.
Rifka Purnama Sari +4 more
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Jurnal Cakrawala Promkes, 2023 The prevalence of pediculosis capitis among Yogyakarta's rural elementary school students was 19.6%. The circumstance in urban area was slightly better with prevalence of 12.3% among similar group of students.
Shoniya Shoniya, Hariza Adnani
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Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of head pediculosis in children. A retrospective study
Лечащий Врач, 2022 In the structure of parasitic dermatoses, pediculosis is a common disease caused by various types of lice (head, pubic, dress) as a result of direct contact, through personal belongings, when using someone else's underwear, etc.
G. A. Kharchenko, O. G. Kimirilova
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The Prevalence of Pediculosis and Treatment Needs among the School Children of Age 8-12 Years in Selected Rural Schools of Indore with a View to Develop Health Education Module [PDF]
Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research, 2018 Background: Head and body lice (pediculus humans) are similar in appearance, but the head louse is often smaller in size. While, pubic lice (pthirus pubis), are quite distinctive.
Jinu Rajan
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Estonian Parents’ Awareness of Pediculosis and Its Occurrence in Their Children
Medicina, 2022 Background and Objectives: Pediculosis, or head lice infestation, is a widespread health problem that can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, or social background.
Ave Kutman +4 more
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Epidemiological Prevalence of Pediculosis and its Influencing Factors in Iranian Schools: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020 Introduction: Pediculosis is an endemic parasitic infestation in many countries of the world. Iran is one of the countries with a high rate of pediculosis.
Malihe Sohrabivafa +6 more
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Medical Technology and Public Health Journal, 2022 Pediculosis capitis is a skin disease caused by the parasite pediculus humanus capitis.Some of the risk factors for this disease are infuenced by the enivironment and individual habits.
Rosdiana Mus +2 more
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