scholarly journals White piedra and pediculosis capitis in the same patient

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (5) ◽  
pp. 786-787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvio Alencar Marques ◽  
Virgínia Bodelão Richini-Pereira ◽  
Rosângela Maria Pires de Camargo
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Molecular Biology ◽  
Hair Shaft ◽  
Pediculosis Capitis ◽  
Pediculus Humanus ◽  
Superficial Mycosis ◽  
White Piedra

White piedra is a superficial mycosis caused by the genus Trichosporon. It is characterized by nodules on the hair shaft. Pediculosis capitis is caused by Pediculus humanus var. capitis of the suborder Anoplura. Whereas pediculosis is a common infestation, clinical reports of white piedra are rare. Molecular biology procedures identified T. inkin as the agent of white piedra in this case report. The authors present associations between the two diseases in the same patient in order to highlight their clinical differences.

scholarly journals White piedra: molecular identification of Trichosporon inkin in members of the same family

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 402-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virgínia Bodelão Richini-Pereira ◽  
Rosângela Maria Pires de Camargo ◽  
Eduardo Bagagli ◽  
Silvio Alencar Marques
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Identification ◽  
Hair Shaft ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Molecular Tools ◽  
Trichosporon Inkin ◽  
Superficial Mycosis ◽  
White Piedra ◽  
Trichosporon Species

INTRODUCTION: White piedra is a superficial mycosis caused by the genus Trichosporon and characterized by nodules on hair shaft. METHODS: The authors report a family referred to as pediculosis. Mycological culture on Mycosel® plus molecular identification was performed to precisely identify the etiology. RESULTS: A Trichosporon spp. infection was revealed. The molecular procedure identified the agent as Trichosporon inkin. CONCLUSIONS: White piedra and infection caused by T. inkin are rarely reported in Southern Brazil. The molecular tools are essentials on identifying the Trichosporon species.

scholarly journals Effect of Education on Behavior About Head Lice on Students In East Jakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salbiah Khamaruddin ◽  
Warida Daulay ◽  
Sri Sukamti ◽  
Suparni
Keyword(s):  
Student Behavior ◽  
Hair Shaft ◽  
P Value ◽  
Pediculosis Capitis ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Pediculus Humanus ◽  
Head Hair ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test

Pediculosis Capitis is a skin and head hair infestation caused by Pediculus humanus var. capitis which belongs to the family Pediculidae. This parasite lives on the scalp, predilection mainly on the back of the head (occipital) and behind the ear (retroauricular). The eggs (nits) are attached to the base of the head hair shaft. Usually these parasites attack children and women with long hair. This parasite is an obligate parasite, meaning that it must suck human blood in order to maintain its life (Djuanda et al, 2013; Irianto, 2009). This study was to determine the effect of providing education on prevention and eradication of pediculosis capitis on changes in student behavior. The study was conducted at the Al Hamid Islamic boarding school in East Jakarta on 60 students infected with Pediculosis Capitis in March to August 2019. The type of research used was a quasi experiment with one group post-test and pre-test design to see whether or not the influence of education and treatment of behavior with the incidence of Pediculosis Capitis. Data analysis was performed by t-test which aims to analyze the differences in behavior before and after with a degree of significance (alpha) = 0.05. The results showed that there were differences in the average value of behavior (knowledge, attitudes and actions) of students before and after the intervention of 3.33. There was a significant difference between students' behavior (knowledge, attitudes and actions) before and after the intervention with a p value <0.05. It is recommended that routine checks (skrenning) of the presence of Pediculosis capitis occur in students living in the dormitory to prevent wider transmission. Keywords: Pediculosis capitis, education, behavior

scholarly journals An outbreak of scalp white piedra in a Brazilian children day care

2008 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 307-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Roselino ◽  
Ana Beatriz Seixas ◽  
José A. Thomazini ◽  
Claudia M.L. Maffei
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Day Care ◽  
Hair Shaft ◽  
The Body ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
Superficial Mycosis ◽  
White Piedra ◽  
Brazilian Children ◽  
Scanning Electron

White piedra is a superficial mycosis caused by Trichosporon spp. that affects the hair shaft of any part of the body. It is presented an outbreak of scalp white piedra seen in 5.8% of the children frequenting a day care in Northeastern of São Paulo State, Brazil. Mycological exam and culture identified T. cutaneum in all five cases, and scanning electron microscopy of nodules around hair shaft infected by Trichosporon spp. is demonstrated comparing them with those of black piedra and with nits of Pediculous capitis.

scholarly journals Risk Factors For The Event Of Pediculosis Capitis In The Baturaja Orphanage, South Sumatera, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 871-878
Author(s):  
M. Farhan Fadhillah ◽  
Chairil Anwar ◽  
Iche Andriyani Liberty
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Pediculosis Capitis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pediculus Humanus ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
And Behavior

Introduction. Pediculosis capitis is a disease of the scalp caused by infestation of Pediculus humanus capitis with symptoms such as itching and sensation of movement in the hair. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors and incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage.Methods. This research is an analytic observational study using a cross-sectional design with field and laboratory research. The population of this study were all children in the Baturaja orphanage who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, as many as 172 children. All children present were taken as subjects. Data obtained by questionnaires, interviews and direct observation of the sample.Results. The results of this study showed the prevalence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage was 19.1%. In this study, it was found that there was a significant relationship between age (p = 0.000), education (p = 0.000), the use of shared pillows (p = 0.000), the use of shared combs (p = 0.000), the use of shared towels (p = 0.000), knowledge (p = 0.000), attitudes and behavior (p = 0.000) with the incidence of pediculosis capitis. Multivariate analysis showed that the most dominant risk factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage was age (p=0.036), while behavior was a protective factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis.Conclusion. There is a significant relationship between age, education, use of shared pillows, use of shared combs, use of shared towels, knowledge, attitudes, behavior with the incidence of pediculosis capitis. The most dominant risk factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage is age, while behavior is a protective factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis.

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

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.

White Piedra, a Rare Superficial Mycosis: an Update

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arturo Robles-Tenorio ◽  
Kenia Yolanda Lepe-Moreno ◽  
Jorge Mayorga-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Superficial Mycosis ◽  
White Piedra

scholarly journals Risk Factors For The Event Of Pediculosis Capitis In The Baturaja Orphanage, South Sumatera, Palembang

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 843-850
Author(s):  
M. Farhan Fadhillah ◽  
Chairil Anwar ◽  
Iche Andriyani Liberty
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Pediculosis Capitis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pediculus Humanus ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
And Behavior

Introduction. Pediculosis capitis is a disease of the scalp caused by infestation of Pediculus humanus capitis with symptoms such as itching and sensation of movement in the hair. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors and incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage.Methods. This research is an analytic observational study using a cross-sectional design with field and laboratory research. The population of this study were all children in the Baturaja orphanage who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, as many as 172 children. All children present were taken as subjects. Data obtained by questionnaires, interviews and direct observation of the sample.Results. The results of this study showed the prevalence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage was 19.1%. In this study, it was found that there was a significant relationship between age (p = 0.000), education (p = 0.000), the use of shared pillows (p = 0.000), the use of shared combs (p = 0.000), the use of shared towels (p = 0.000), knowledge (p = 0.000), attitudes and behavior (p = 0.000) with the incidence of pediculosis capitis. Multivariate analysis showed that the most dominant risk factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage was age (p=0.036), while behavior was a protective factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis.Conclusion. There is a significant relationship between age, education, use of shared pillows, use of shared combs, use of shared towels, knowledge, attitudes, behavior with the incidence of pediculosis capitis. The most dominant risk factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis in the Baturaja orphanage is age, while behavior is a protective factor for the incidence of pediculosis capitis.

scholarly journals A rare case of coinfection with white piedra and pediculosis capitis

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 279
Author(s):  
SureshK Jain ◽  
Anita Vijay ◽  
Savera Gupta ◽  
Sarita Rawat
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Pediculosis Capitis ◽  
White Piedra

scholarly journals Pemeriksaan dan Pendidikan Pencegahan Pedikulosis Kapitis pada Santri Pesantren Jabal Nur Kecamatan Kandis, Kabupaten Siak, Provinsi Riau

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-168
Author(s):  
Esy Maryanti ◽  
Enny Lestari ◽  
Afrinaldi Aldi ◽  
Fadly Mulia ◽  
Mislindawati Linda
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Pediculus Humanus Capitis ◽  
Pediculosis Capitis ◽  
Student Activity ◽  
Pediculus Humanus ◽  
Parasite Infestation

Abstract. Pediculosis capitis is an infectious parasitic disease which is still a healthproblem, especially for people who live together in groups. Pesantren is a placewhere a group of students study and live together. They carry out daily activitiestogether, from sleeping, eating, studying and playing. This student activity is one ofthe risk factor of contracting a parasite infestation. This activity aims to determinethe incidence of pediculosis capitis, conduct health education, namely counselingabout the eradication of the disease and providing treatment to students who areinfested with Pediculus humanus capitis. This activity was carried out at thePesantren/ Islamic boarding School in Kandis District, Siak Regency. The targetaudience was the sanawiah student were 70 students. There were 36(51,4%)students with pediculosis capitis. Students who had been diagnosed were givenpermethrin 1% and serit comb, after given treatment and education to prevent thedisease, it is hoped that the students will be ableto apply the knowledgegained toeradicate the disease.Keywords: boarding school, pediculosis capitis, Pediculus humanus capitis,studentsAbstrak. Pedikulosis kapitis adalah penyakit parasitik menular yang sampaisekarang merupakan masalah kesehatan terutama pada orang yang tinggal bersamasecara berkelompok. Pesantren merupakan tempat sekelompok santri belajar dantinggal bersama. Mereka melakukan kegiatan sehari-hari bersama, mulai dari tidur,makan, belajar, dan bermain. Kegiatan bersama santri ini merupakan salah saturisiko mudahnya tertular infestasi Pediculus humanus capitis. Kegiatan pengabdiankepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kejadian pedikulosis kapitis,melakukan pendidikan kesehatan, yaitu penyuluhan tentang pemberantasan penyakittersebut, dan memberikan pengobatan pada santri yang terinfestasi pedikulosiskapitis. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Pondok Pesantren di Kecamatan Kandis,Kabupaten Siak. Khalayak sasaran adalah santri sanawiah yang berjumlah 70orang. Terdapat 36 (51,4%) santri terkena pedikulosis kapitis. Santri yang sudahdidiagnosis tersebut langsung diberikan permethrin 1% dan sisir serit. Setelahdiberikan pengobatan dan pendidikan pencegahan penyakit tersebut diharapkansantri dapat mempraktikkan pengetahuan yang didapat dalam rangka memberantasinfestasi Pediculus humanus capitis.Kata Kunci: santri, pedikulosis kapitis, Pediculus humanus capitis, pesantren

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