background: pediculus capitis (anoplura: pediculidae) or head louse is an obligate ectoparasite transmitted mainly through physical contact. this study was conducted to survey the prevalence of head lice infestation rate and some risk factors in primary school pupils, in khajeh city east azerbaijan province, iran. methods: we selected 20 primary schools of khajeh city during 2008 and 2009. tota...

INTRODUCTION Head lice infestations are common in sub-Saharan Africa, but knowledge, attitudes and practices have never been studied in this region. METHODOLOGY This population-based study was conducted in a small rural community (population = 590) in Kwara State, Central Nigeria. Inhabitants of the community were interviewed regarding head lice infestations, using a pre-tested structured que...

b a ckground: pediculosis capitis is cosmopolitan health problem. in addition to its physical problems, its psycho-logical effects especially on pupils are more important. this study was conducted to determine the pediculosis capitis among primary school pupils and also find out the role of probable related risk factors in urmia city, iran 2010. methods: 35 primary schools of urmia city accordi...

Introduction: Skin diseases can adversely affect the quality of life an individual. Adolescence is acritical time in biophysical development and adverse skin conditions during this period alter thegrowth self-confidence self-esteem social engagement. Purpose: The present study wasdesigned to assess burden, pattern their impact on inadolescent students. Materials Methods: A total 23 schools havi...

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 khorram-shahr county, southwestern iran.   methods: this descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on the patients with head lice infestatio...

fly. Rather, they are transmitted by person-toperson contact. Despite the introduction of new treatments, the frequency of lice infestation may be increasing. One explanation may be the development of resistance to current treatments. Fortunately, head and pubic lice do not transmit systemic disease. Hence, treatment is directed at relieving symptoms and preventing reinfestation and transmission.