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The Unani Approach to Pediculosis: Understanding and Treating Lice Infestation [PDF]
Journal of Research on History of MedicinePediculosis, a parasitic condition caused by distinct lice species, remains a significant public health concern due to its widespread occurrence, particularly among children and adolescents, and in conditions of overcrowding and poor hygiene.
Sabba Saltanat, Nadeem Shah
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Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2022 Introduction: Head lice infestation is considered as a common dermatological health problem worldwide. This study was aimed to determine the pediculosis prevalence and associated risk factors among school-aged girls enrolled in public elementary schools
Gona Bekri, Abdolreza Shaghaghi
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Treatment of Pediculosis Capitis [PDF]
American Journal of Public Health and the Nations Health, 1945 DURING the war years, a greater emphasis has been placed on the control of pediculosis capitis. This increase in the interest in this infestation has been precepitated largely by the fact that as much as a tenfold increase in the condition has been noted and, too, because of the relationship of typhus fever to pediculosis.
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JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 872-875, July 2024.Abstract Background Currently, European and especially Italian healthcare systems are being challenged with providing medical care to an increasing number of refugees but also to the homeless living on the streets, in reception facilities or cohabitation.
Adel Sammain, Marco Borghi, Aldo Morrone
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Althea Medical Journal, 2016 Background: Pediculosis capitis is a lice infestation on scalp with high prevalence on the age of elementary school students. It is one of neglected diseases.
Arani Karimah +2 more
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Lindane and Cetrimide lotion poisoning in an adult patient: A case report on an uncommon ingestion
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 12, Issue 5, May 2024.Key Clinical Message Lindane induces severe side effects, including fatality, while Cetrimide causes esophageal damage. With no antidotes available, our patient ingested both, requiring prompt gastric lavage and comprehensive treatment.
Pragya Rai +3 more
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Head lice‐induced anemia in a child and implications for oral health: Case report
Special Care in Dentistry, Volume 44, Issue 3, Page 761-767, May/June 2024.Abstract Pediculosis capitis, colloquially referred to as head lice, engenders adverse social and economic consequences among children. While generally not considered a health hazard, chronic and severe head lice infestations have been linked to secondary iron‐deficiency anemia.
Maleeha Gilani, Robert Anthonappa
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Pediculicide regulations and usage trends in Türkiye in 2015–2022
International Journal of Dermatology, Volume 63, Issue 3, Page 359-367, March 2024.Abstract Background Over the years, the increasing prevalence of head lice infestation has led to an increase in treatment‐related costs and the development of resistance to pediculicides. This study aimed to evaluate pediculicide sales over an 8‐year period (2015–2022), including the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Sabiha Sensoz +3 more
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Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2004 Pediculosis, the infestation with Pediculus humanus, is found wherever personal or general hygiene is at a low level. A prevalence survey of Pediculus humanus among elementary school students aged 6-10 years in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan province ...
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Pediculosis palpebrarum initially diagnosed as blepharitis
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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