Prevalence of Head Lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) infestation among schools workers in the Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

In this study, only (122) out of (915) primary school students were shown to be infected with head lice Pediculus. humanus capitis. The number and percentage of infected males were 46 (11.3%), while the number and percentage of infected females were 76 (14.9%). The results in our study also showed that the number and percentage of goats infected with goat sucking lice, Linognathus stenopsis was 70 (21.7%) of the total 322 animals, with the highest number and percentage among female goats 44 (62.9%) compared to the male goats 26 (37.1%). The study demonstrated that the rate of genetic difference between the studied samples was 89% and the similarity rate was 11%. Detection of OP-K01 gene pieces by PCR products showed that the amplicon size was 520 bp for P. humanus capitis isolated from humans, while the detection of OP-E20 and OP-M05 gene pieces with PCR product showed the lowest amplicon size 230 bp for Linognathus stenosis isolated from goats.

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Do drowning and anoxia kill head lice?

Parasite ◽

10.1051/parasite/2018015 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

pp. 8 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kerdalidec Candy ◽

Sophie Brun ◽

Patrick Nicolas ◽

Rémy Durand ◽

Remi N. Charrel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Survival Rate ◽

Respiratory System ◽

Water Immersion ◽

Control Group ◽

Head Lice ◽

Pediculus Humanus Capitis ◽

Untreated Control Group ◽

Pediculus Humanus ◽

Hot Air ◽

Mechanical Methods

Chemical, physical, and mechanical methods are used to control human lice. Attempts have been made to eradicate head lice Pediculus humanus capitis by hot air, soaking in various fluids or asphyxiation using occlusive treatments. In this study, we assessed the maximum time that head lice can survive anoxia (oxygen deprivation) and their ability to survive prolonged water immersion. We also observed the ingress of fluids across louse tracheae and spiracle characteristics contrasting with those described in the literature. We showed that 100% of lice can withstand 8 h of anoxia and 12.2% survived 14 h of anoxia; survival was 48.9% in the untreated control group at 14 h. However, all lice had died following 16 h of anoxia. In contrast, the survival rate of water-immersed lice was significantly higher when compared with non-immersed lice after 6 h (100% vs. 76.6%, p = 0.0037), and 24 h (50.9% vs. 15.9%, p = 0.0003). Although water-immersed lice did not close their spiracles, water did not penetrate into the respiratory system. In contrast, immersion in colored dimeticone/cyclomethicone or colored ethanol resulted in penetration through the spiracles and spreading to the entire respiratory system within 30 min, leading to death in 100% of the lice.

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Pediculosis among the children of different social status in Dhaka

Bangladesh Journal of Zoology ◽

10.3329/bjz.v40i2.14310 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 40 (2) ◽

pp. 175-181

Author(s):

Mt Tahmina Karim ◽

Sharmin Musa ◽

Hamida Khanum

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Social Status ◽

Social Classes ◽

Head Lice ◽

Pediculus Humanus Capitis ◽

Pediculus Humanus ◽

Head Lice Infestation

The prevalence of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) infestation was studied among the children (1 to 7 years) in the area of Mirpur Bihari Camp, Mirpur-11, Dhaka. A total of 300 children was examined from February 2011 to January 2012 and 59.67% prevalence of head lice infestation was observed. The prevalence of pediculosis was significantly higher (p<0.05) in seven years aged children and the prevalence was significantly (p<0.05) higher in girls (72.62%) than boys (43.18%). School going children had higher (p<0.05) prevalence compared to preschool group. According to socioeconomic status, head lice infestation occurred almost equally in all social classes. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v40i2.14310 Bangladesh J. Zool. 40(2): 175-181, 2012

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Ovicidal effect of essential oils from Zingiberaceae plants and Eucalytus globulus on eggs of head lice, Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer

Phytomedicine ◽

10.1016/j.phymed.2018.04.050 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 47 ◽

pp. 93-104 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Mayura Soonwera ◽

Orawan Wongnet ◽

Sirawut Sittichok

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Head Lice ◽

Pediculus Humanus Capitis ◽

Pediculus Humanus ◽

Ovicidal Effect

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Genetic Diversity of Pediculus humanus capitis (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) in Peninsular Malaysia and Molecular Detection of Its Potential Associated Pathogens

Journal of Medical Entomology ◽

10.1093/jme/tjz234 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 57 (3) ◽

pp. 915-926

Author(s):

Aida Syafinaz Mokhtar ◽

Yee Ling Lau ◽

John-James Wilson ◽

Noraishah Mydin Abdul-Aziz

Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Dna Barcoding ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Peninsular Malaysia ◽

Molecular Evidence ◽

Head Lice ◽

Pediculus Humanus Capitis ◽

Accurate Identification ◽

Pediculosis Capitis ◽

Pediculus Humanus

Abstract Pediculosis capitis caused by Pediculus humanus capitis (De Geer) is endemic all over the world, and children are mostly affected, particularly those living in overcrowded institutions. Several studies have shown that P. h. capitis carried human pathogenic bacteria, suggesting the potential role of head lice in the transmission of pathogens to humans. In this study, we determined the genetic diversity of head lice collected from welfare homes sheltering underprivileged children by using DNA barcoding and demonstrated the presence of Acinetobacter spp., Serratia marcescens, and Staphylococcus aureus in head lice, which have never been investigated before in Malaysia. Cox1 DNA barcoding identified the head lice, P. h. capitis collected from welfare homes across two geographical areas of Peninsular Malaysia as belonging to clades A, B, and D. Acinetobacter bacteria: Acinetobacter guillouiae, Acinetobacter junii, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Acinetobacter nosocomialis were detected in head lice belonging to clades A and also D. In addition, DNA from S. marcescens and S. aureus were also detected in both clades A and D. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the genetic diversity of head lice in Malaysia through DNA barcoding, as well as the first to provide molecular evidence on the type of bacteria occurring in head lice in Malaysia. It is anticipated that the DNA barcoding technique used in this study will be able to provide rapid and accurate identification of arthropods, in particular, medically important ectoparasites.

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Efficacy of herbal shampoo base on native plant against head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer, Pediculidae: Phthiraptera) in vitro and in vivo in Thailand

Parasitology Research ◽

10.1007/s00436-014-3986-6 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 113 (9) ◽

pp. 3241-3250 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Mayura Soonwera

Keyword(s):

Head Lice ◽

Native Plant ◽

Pediculus Humanus Capitis ◽

Pediculus Humanus

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Molecular Analysis of aparaSodium Channel Gene from Pyrethroid-Resistant Head Lice,Pediculus humanus capitis(Anoplura: Pediculidae)

Journal of Medical Entomology ◽

10.1603/0022-2585-40.4.468 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 468-474 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Takashi Tomita ◽

Noboru Yaguchi ◽

Minoru Mihara ◽

Masakazu Takahashi ◽

Noriaki Agui ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Molecular Analysis ◽

Head Lice ◽

Pediculus Humanus Capitis ◽

Pediculus Humanus ◽

Channel Gene

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Pyrethroid Pediculicide Resistance of Head Lice in Canada Evaluated by Serial Invasive Signal Amplification Reaction

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ◽

10.2310/7750.2010.09032 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 115-118 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Danielle Marcoux ◽

Kathleen G. Palma ◽

Nalini Kaul ◽

Hilliary Hodgdon ◽

Andrea Van Geest ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Allele Frequency ◽

Signal Amplification ◽

Head Louse ◽

Human Head ◽

The United States ◽

Head Lice ◽

Pediculus Humanus Capitis ◽

Pediculus Humanus ◽

S Allele ◽

Amplification Reaction

Background: Most people in the United States and Canada with pediculosis will be treated with neurotoxic pediculicides containing pyrethrins or pyrethroids. Their widespread use led to significant resistance reported from various countries. Although treatment failures are frequently observed in Canada, the resistance frequency to pyrethroid pediculicide of human head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) has not been determined. Objective: To determine the knockdown resistance ( kdr) allele frequency in human head louse populations in Canada. Methods: Patients infested with Pediculus humanus capitis, aged 4 to 65 years, residents of Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, were participants. Head lice were collected by combing and picking the enrolled subjects' hair. Lice were analyzed by serial invasive signal amplification reaction (SISAR) for genotyping the T917I mutation of lice indicating permethrin resistance. The permethrin-resistant kdr allele (R allele) frequency could then be evaluated in the head lice collected in Canada. Results: Of the head louse populations analyzed, 133 of 137 (97.1%) had a resistant (R) allele frequency, whereas only 4 of 137 (2.9%) had a susceptible (S) allele frequency. Conclusions: The 97.1% resistant (R) allele frequency in head lice from Canada could explain the treatment failures encountered with pyrethrin and pyrethroid pediculicide treatments in Canadian populations infested with Pediculus humanus capitis as the latter will not be eliminated by those pediculicides.

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