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Prevalence and variables associated with pediculosis capitis in kindergarten children from Popayán, Colombia [PDF]
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina, 2017 Introduction: Pediculosis capitis is a skin disease that affects the hair and scalp, and is caused by the Pediculus humanus capitis ectoparasite. High levels of infestation are reported worldwide, affecting especially children.
David López-Valencia +2 more
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Pediculosis palpebrarum initially diagnosed as blepharitis [PDF]
African Vision and Eye Health, 2009 Pediculosis is an infestation of lice. Eyelid involvement is uncommon, but can be caused by pediculus humanus capitis (head louse), rarely by pediculus humanus corporis (body louse) and commonly by phthirus pubis (pubic louse).
J. A. Ebeigbe, A. B. Osaiyuwu
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012 We report a rare case of massive orbital myiasis following recent lid injury, occurring in the empty socket of an elderly lady, who had concurrent scalp pediculosis. The orbital myiasis was effectively treated with the broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent,
Neelam Puthran +3 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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Stigma, Perceptions, and Parental Responses to Children's Head Lice Infestation in Greece. [PDF]
J Sch HealthABSTRACT Background Head lice remain a frequent concern in schools, with social stigma and misconceptions often influencing parental attitudes more than medical realities. Understanding these psychosocial dimensions is essential for designing effective school health strategies.
Linardakis M +3 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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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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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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Journal of Agromedicine and Medical Sciences (AMS), 2020 Pediculosis capitis is an infection of human hair or scalp caused by Pediculus humanus var. capitis. This disease is classified as a neglected disease and is quite developed in developing and poor countries.
Warda Ayu Nadira +2 more
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Effect of Education and Regular Examination on the Prevalence of Head Louse Infestations in Adana
Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi, 2022 Objective:The current study provides training to parents and teachers about pediculosis in schools in three villages in Adana to measure their knowledge level by conducting surveys and to determine the prevalence of pediculosis in these foci.Methods:Pre-
Hakan Kavur +8 more
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