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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediculus Capitis Prevention and Control and Their Predictors among Schoolchildren in Woreta Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018: A School-Based Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]

International Journal of Pediatrics, 2020
Background. Pediculus capitis is a human head lice infestation, a major public health issue that is most prevalent in resource-limited countries globally.
Henok Dagne, Awel Aba Biya, Amanuel Tirfie, Walelegn Worku Yallew, Zewudu Andualem, Baye Dagnew   +5 more
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Prevalence of Pediculus capitis in schoolchildren in Battambang, Cambodia

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, 2019
Background/Purpose: Pediculus capitis is the most common human ectoparasite. When it feeds on the blood through the scalp of its host, the anticoagulant in its saliva causes scalp inflammation and itching, and consequent scratching by the host causes ...
Chien-Wei Liao, Po-Ching Cheng, Ting-Wu Chuang, Kuan-Chih Chiu, I-Chen Chiang, Juo-Han Kuo, Yun-Hung Tu, Yu-Min Fan, Hai-Tao Jiang, Chia-Kwung Fan   +9 more
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Pediculicidal Activity of Foeniculum vulgare Essential Oil in Treatment of Pediculus capitis as a Public Health Problem [PDF]

J Arthropod Borne Dis, 2022
Background: Pediculosis, caused by Pediculus spp is an important public health problem in urban and rural areas around the world. Natural compounds such as plant essential oils (EOs) have been suggested as a potential alternative for insect pest control ...
E. Jahanifard, Hoda Ghofleh-Maramazi, M. Sharififard, Mohammad Mahmoodi Sourestani, A. Saki-Malehi, Elham Maraghi, Sima Rasaei   +6 more
semanticscholar   +2 more sources

Incidence of Pediculus Humanus Capitis Among Children in AL-Alam Village [PDF]

Kirkuk Journal of Science, 2006
Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) infestation is a common problem in school aged children. A cross-sectional study done in AL-Alam village in Salahadin Province in 2002 aimed to estimate the incidence of Pediculus capitis among primary school ...
Sabah Mohammed Salih
doaj   +3 more sources

Prevalence of Pediculus capitis Infestation Among School Children of Chinese Refugees Residing in Mountainous Areas of Northern Thailand

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2004
An epidemiologic survey of Pediculus capitis infestation among Akka aboriginal and Han children of Chinese refugees living in mountainous areas at elevations of 1,100 to 1,400 m in Chiang-Rai Province of northern Thailand was conducted during January ...
Chia-Kwung Fan, Kua-Eyre Su, Chien-Wei Liao   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS OF THE MITOCHONDRIAL DIVERSE GROUP, CLADE A, HAPLOTYPE A5 OF THE HEAD LICE Pediculus humanus capitis IN IRAQ WITH THE INVESTIGATION OF ITS PHYLOGENETIC AND SECONDARY STRUCTURE ANALYSIS

The Iraqi Journal of Agricultural science
This study was aimed to investigate molecular diagnosis of the mitochondrial diverse group (haplogroup and haplotype) of the head lice, Pediculus humanus capitis in Iraq, using CYTB gene sequence analysis.  For this purpose, louse sampling was performed
Karwan S. N. AL-Marjan, S. M. A. Abdullah, F. H. Kamel   +2 more
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Uji Efektivitas Ekstrak Daun Urang Aring Sebagai Insektisida Alami Terhadap Mortalitas Kutu Kepala (Pediculus humanus Capitis)

Jurnal Medika Husada
Pediculosis capitis is a scalp disease caused by infection of  lice-the species Pediculus humanus capitis, that is very common in primery school aged-children. Community efforts to overcome head lice include using chemical insecticides, but excessive use
Citra Prameswari, Izza Ratna Kumala
exaly   +2 more sources

Pemeriksaan dan Pendidikan Pencegahan Pedikulosis Kapitis pada Santri Pesantren Jabal Nur Kecamatan Kandis, Kabupaten Siak, Provinsi Riau

Ethos: Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat, 2021
. Pediculosis capitis is an infectious parasitic disease which is still a health problem, especially for people who live together in groups. Pesantren is a place where a group of students study and live together. They carry out daily activities together,
Esy Maryanti, Enny Lestari, Afrinaldi Aldi, Fadly Mulia, Mislindawati Linda   +4 more
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Pengaruh Penyuluhan Menggunakan Media Audio Visual Terhadap Pengetahuan Bahaya Pediculus Capitis pada Siswa di SD

Media Informasi, 2023
Pendahuluan: Penyakit yang di sebabkan oleh parasit disebut dengan Pediculus capitis menggigit kulit kepala, sehingga menimbulkan rasa gatal, infeksi, dan tidak percaya diri karena dijauhi teman-temannya.
Nesti Yunita, D. Lilia
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Pediculus Capitis :An overview

Benha Journal of Applied Sciences, 2023
Background: The head louse, also known as Pediculus humanus capitis, is a parasitic insect that infects millions of people, primarily children, across the world.
Osama El Fady, Samah Ibrahim, Nagat H. Soliman, A. A. Abd El-Raouf   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source