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PREVALENCE AND SPECIES IDENTIFICATION OF Pediculus humanus INFESTATION AMONG STUDENTS IN BOARDING SCHOOLS IN PALANGKA RAYA CITY

Journal of Vocational Health Studies
Background: Across several continents, school-aged children, especially females, are frequently afflicted with pediculosis, an infectious disease caused by the parasite Pediculus sp., which feeds on human blood.
Arif Rahman Jabal, Deswita Wulandari, Ravenalla Abdurrahman Al Hakim Sampurna Putra, Arini Ratnasari, Dian Mutiasari   +4 more
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An unusual find in sputum: Exoskeleton of Pediculus capitis

IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 2014
In the present case of chronic cough, sputum sample was sent to laboratory to rule out fungal etiology. An interesting structure was observed on 10% KOH preparation and was categorized as exoskeleton of nymphal stage of Pediculus capitis. Though an artifact, a literature search revealed no such observation so far from sputum.
Jauhari S, Nautiyal S, Roy R C, Mahawal B S, Kataria V K   +4 more
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Gambaran Infeksi Pediculus humanus capitis Terhadap Anak-Anak Di UPTD Panti Sosial Perlindungan Anak Dharma

, 2022
Pediculosis capitis merupakan suatu penyakit ektoparasit yang disebabkan oleh kutu kepala. Panti sosial merupakan salah satu contoh lingkungan yang sering terpapar Pediculus humanus capitis.
Suprihartini, Suprihartini, Sidar, Noersyamsidar   +1 more
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Systematic review of the evidence for treatment and management of common skin conditions in resource‐limited settings: An update

Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 29, Issue 11, Page 923-950, November 2024.
Abstract Introduction The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the human body. As such, skin infections can have a significant impact on overall health, social wellbeing and self‐image. In 2019, we published a systematic review of the treatment, prevention and public health control of skin infections including impetigo, scabies, crusted ...
Ingrid Amgarth‐Duff, Hannah Thomas, Bernadette M. Ricciardo, Lorraine Anderson, Mike Stephens, Bart J. Currie, Andrew C. Steer, Steven Y. C. Tong, Kristy Crooks, Allison Hempenstall, Artiene Tatian, Rachel Foster, George Kavalam, Tharushi Pallegedara, Kennedy Walls, Asha Bowen   +15 more
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Prevalence and variables associated with pediculosis capitis in kindergarten children from Popayán, Colombia

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, Ángela Medina-Ortega, Luis Reinel Vásquez-Arteaga   +2 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
wiley   +1 more source

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, Emrah Bilgener, Kosta Y. Mumcuoglu, Aysegul Taylan‐Ozkan   +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, Ali Kasiri, Niusha Kasiri, Fahimeh Moeininejad   +3 more
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Isoenzymes of human lice: Pediculus humanus and P. capitis

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 2000
Summary Human lice (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) from Africa, America and Europe were electrophoresed for 28 enzymes, with special interest in metabolic factors likely to be involved with insecticide resistance. Zymogram profiles of the body louse ( Pediculus humanus L.
Amevigbe, M.D.D., Ferrer, A., Champorie, S., /Monteny, Nicole, Deunff, J., Richard-Lenoble, D.   +5 more
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Prevalence of Head Lice Infestation and its Associated Factors Among Female Primary School Students in Ghahavand County and Compared with the Previous Studies

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, Amir Hosein Zahirnia, Hassan Nasirian, Behroz Davari   +3 more
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