Objectives Head lice infestation is one of the most important health problems, generally
involving children aged 5–13 years. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of head lice …

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 …

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 …

Background: Head lice as obligated ectoparasite is a public health concern. We aimed to
determine the prevalence of Pediculus humanus capitis as public health concern among …

Background: Head lice, a common social and health problem among all age groups, is
especially widespread among school-aged children. Aims: This study aimed to assess the …

In the appraisal of head lice outbreak, in addition to socioeconomic factors and availability of
health care services, environmental conditions of the households must be taken into …

Objective. The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of head pediculosis among
children from state primary schools in the villages and towns in eastern Poland, one of the …

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: Human head lice infestations caused by Pediculus capitis are a common
health problem in school aged children in many parts of the globe. Its transmission occurs …

Background Head lice infestation (pediculosis) is a serious health problem that can cause a
high level of anxiety and psychological frustration, especially in developing countries. Socio …