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 …

Background: Pediculosis capitis is cosmopolitan health problem. In addition to its physical
problems, its psychological effects especially on pupils are more important. This study was …

Purpose This study examined the impact, trends, and impact levels of factors affecting
Pediculus capitis infestation in primary school students. Subject and methods Among the …

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: Pediculus capitis (Anoplura: Pediculidae) or head louse is an obligate
ectoparasite transmitted mainly through physical contact. This study was conducted to …

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 …

Background: The head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis), is an obligate ectoparasite that is
found on the hair and scalp and transmitted mainly through physical contact. In the most part …

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 …