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Susceptibility of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) to pediculicides in Australia
Parasitology Research, 2003Infestation with head lice, Pediculus humanus capitis, is a worldwide problem, especially among primary (elementary) school children. Although studies in many different countries indicate lower levels of susceptibility to certain insecticides than expected ("resistance"), there is no empirical data from Australia.
Hunter, J. A., Barker, S. C.
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Pediculus humanus capitis: an update.
Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, et Adriatica, 2008Head lice infestation, or pediculosis capitis, caused by Pediculus humanus capitis, is a common health concern. In the US, where pediculosis capitis is the most prevalent parasitic infestation of children, 6 to 12 million people are affected every year. Pediculosis capitis remains confined to the scalp.
Krysicka Janniger, Camila +3 more
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Mouthpart sensory structures of the human head louse Pediculus humanus capitis
Arthropod Structure & Development, 2020Head lice are exclusive human parasitic blood-sucking insects. Distributed worldwide among school-age children, this parasitosis generates scalp irritation and sometimes social prejudice. Understanding how head lice detect and perceive their human hosts is crucial to control transmission.
Isabel Ortega-Insaurralde +2 more
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In vitro efficacy of five essential oils against Pediculus humanus capitis
Parasitology Research, 2017Treatment of head lice has relied mainly on the use of topical insecticides. Today, conventional topical pediculicides have suffered considerable loss of activity worldwide. There is increasing interest in the use of natural products such as essential oils for head louse control, and many of them are now incorporated into various over-the-counter ...
Kerdalidec, Candy +4 more
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Quantification of blood intake of the head louse: Pediculus humanus capitis
International Journal of Dermatology, 2005AbstractAlthough head lice, Pediculus humanus capitis, are globally prevalent blood‐sucking ectoparasites, the amount of blood imbibed by head lice has not been determined. This study investigated this parameter, as regular loss of a small quantity of blood may lead to an iron deficiency and anaemia. Adult female lice (66), adult males (46), and nymphs
Speare, Richard +2 more
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Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC, 2021
M.-H. Jégou, A. Dubois
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M.-H. Jégou, A. Dubois
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Diyarbakır yöresinde Pediculus humanus Capitis`in yayılışı
2021Bu çalışma, Diyarbakır yöresinde ikamet eden çeşitli meslek gruplarından insanlarda Pediculus humanus capitis'in prevalansını saptamak ve baş biti ile bu gruplar arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla yapıldı. Araştırma, 2008 yılı Nisan ve Mayıs ayları içerisinde yaşları 5?70 arasında değişen okulöncesi çocukları, ilköğretim öğrencileri ...
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Effective treatment of Pediculus humanus capitis
British Journal of School Nursing, 2011A new survey has revealed that 41% of children under 16 years have suffered an infestation of head lice over the last 3 years. This article looks at the detection and treatment of Pediculus humanus capitis.
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The potential effectiveness of essential oils as a treatment for headlice, Pediculus humanus capitis
Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery, 1996Essential oils of aniseed, cinnamon leaf, red thyme, tea tree, peppermint, nutmeg, rosemary, and pine were tested in vitro against lice, Pediculus humanus. All the oils except for rosemary and pine were found to be effective in the laboratory when applied in an alcoholic solution and followed by a rinse the following morning in an essential oil/vinegar/
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First Detection of Acinetobacter baumannii in Pediculus humanus capitis from Latin America
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2023Kelsey Larkin +2 more
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