Pediculosis by Pediculus humanus capitis is still an important health issue in school-age
students worldwide. Although pediculicidal agents effectively kill head lice, the re-infestation …

In this study, a systematic investigation was performed to estimate the prevalence of head
lice infestation, and to determine the factors affecting the prevalence of heterogeneity among …

Background: Pediculosis or louse infestation is a public health problem in many developing
countries where the WHO's primary health-care program is inefficient and haphazard. The …

Objectives The aim of the study was to determine the associated risk factors and prevalence
of pediculosis capitis among school-aged children in Woreta town, northwest Ethiopia. An …

Abstract Background: Head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) is one of the common health
problems of the children in elementary schools. The aim of this study was to determine risk …

Pediculus humanus capitis merupakan penyebab pedikulosis pada manusia dan telah
menyebabkan masalah universal bagi anak-anak usia sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan …

Background: Human pediculosis is an important factor in assessing the level of public health
and personal hygiene. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of …

Background Pediculosis is an important social challenge that can be caused by human
head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis. This infestation is cosmopolitan, especially in …

Background: Head louse infestation is highly common in collective centers such as schools,
garrisons and campuses. This study was done to determine the prevalence and risk factors …

Pediculosis capitis occurs worldwide. Children in the age group of 5–13 years are the
ordinary victims. Population-based studies show that the prevalence of pediculosis is 1.6 …