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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Human scabies and pediculosis in Ecuador: spatial distribution and environmental determinants [PDF]
ParasitologyParasitic diseases, including scabies and pediculosis, pose significant public health concerns, particularly in developing countries. Despite their non-lethal nature, these diseases can cause considerable morbidity.
Andrés Fernando Vinueza-Veloz +6 more
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Head pediculosis in schoolchildren in the eastern region of the European Union [PDF]
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2015 Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of head pediculosis among children from state primary schools in the villages and towns in eastern Poland, one of the poorest regions of the European Union.
Katarzyna Bartosik +3 more
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Estonian Parents’ Awareness of Pediculosis and Its Occurrence in Their Children
Medicina (Lithuania), 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.
Ulle Parm
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Correlation between the Use of Shared Goods with Pediculosis Capitis among Students in Pondok Pesantren Subulussalam Palembang [PDF]
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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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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High prevalence of pediculosis, associated factors, and exploratory detection of the knockdown resistance mutations in head lice from school settings in Chonburi Province, eastern Thailand [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground Head louse infestation (Pediculosis humanus capitis) remains a common public health problem among school-aged children. While reduced efficacy of pediculicides has been increasingly reported, information linking prevalence, treatment-related ...
Tongjit Thanchomnang +7 more
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Prevalence of Pediculosis in Baquba City, Diyala Province [PDF]
Diyala Journal of Medicine, 2022 Background: Pediculosis capitis is an infectious disease caused by an ectoparasite human insect, can be seen with the naked eye, which often causes scalp itching, it is not a dangerous disease but annoying diseases.
Raghad Jameel Abbod , +1 more
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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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Epidemiology, Associated Factors and Implications for Effective Control of Pediculosis Among Primary Schoolgirls in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
InsectsPediculosis remains a public health problem among primary schoolchildren worldwide, including in Thailand. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of pediculosis and identify associated determinants among primary schoolgirls from different socio ...
Manachai Yingklang +5 more
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