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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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Acta Medica, 2003 Pediculosis humanus capitis (head lice) is an important public health problem among school children. In our study, 20,612 schoolchildren (10,367 boys, 10,245 girls) were examined for Pediculus humanus capitis in 36 elementary schools between December ...
Mehmet Tanyuksel +3 more
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Analyzing Bacterial Communities in Pediculus humanus capitis
The FASEB Journal, 2015 Understanding the composition of the microbiome of human associated insects can shed light on the sources of potential human pathogens. The human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, is an obligate symbiont found in the hair of humans, especially children. It is known to harbor an obligate endosymbiont, Candidatus Reisia.
Mollie Plekan +3 more
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Permethrin-Resistant Human Head Lice, Pediculus capitis, and Their Treatment [PDF]
Archives of Dermatology, 2003 To compare the pediculicidal activity of Ovide lotion and its active ingredient, 0.5% malathion, with Nix and its active ingredient, 1% permethrin, in permethrin-resistant head lice.In vitro pediculicidal product and active ingredient comparison. The presence of knockdown resistance-type mutations (T929I and L932F) was validated by DNA sequencing ...
Kyong Sup, Yoon +5 more
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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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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
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Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum, 2021 Background and Objectives: Despite the progress of communities’ health, head lice (Pediculus capitis) infestation remains a major health problem. The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of head lice infestation and its associated factors ...
Taghi Hajiloie +3 more
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Epidemiology and Morbidity of Head Lice Infestation in Khorram-shahr County, Iran (2006-2009) [PDF]
Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System, 2015 Background: Pediculosis capitis is a continuous common health problem worldwide. Pediculus capitis distributes quickly in overcrowded regions. The goal of the present research was to determine some epidemiological features of head lice infestation in ...
Hamid Kassiri +3 more
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A Case of Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia Due to Pediculus Capitis
Clinical Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, 2021 Infestation with Pediculus capitis, or head lice, is a common occurrence in the pediatric population. These ectoparasites survive by feeding on human blood.
Andrew Van Hersh +5 more
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Over-the-counter Pediculus humanus capitis treatment: The nit comb is not appropriate for all hair types! [PDF]
, 2022 Leticia A. Shea +4 more
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