Pediculosis is infestation with the human head-and-body louse, Pediculus humanus. There are two subspecies, the head louse (P. h. capitis) and the body louse (P. h. humanus). They are ectoparasites whose only known hosts are humans.

Pediculosis capitis is a common condition caused by infestation of the hair and scalp by Pediculus humanus capitis (the head louse), one of three distinct varieties of lice specifically parasitic for humans (figure 1) [1]. The clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of pediculosis capitis will be reviewed here.

The three varieties that are parasitic to humans are Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse), Pthirus pubis (crab louse), and Pediculus humanus (body louse). Head lice cross all socioeconomic barriers, whereas body lice more commonly affect …

2024年6月4日 · Head lice, or Pediculus humanus capitis, are parasitic insects that feed on human blood. You can find them mostly on your head, but also on your eyebrows and eyelashes. Adult head lice are roughly 2 – 3 mm long (about the size of a sesame seed).

Human pediculosis is caused by hematophagous lice, which are transmitted between individuals via direct and/or indirect contact. Despite the public health importance of louse infestation, information concerning the global burden of pediculosis and the epidemiological landscape of louse-borne diseases is limited.

Pediculosis capitis, commonly referred to as head lice infestation, is a global public health concern, particularly affecting children. It is characterized by the presence of the parasitic insect Pediculus humanus capitis on the scalp and hair shafts.

Pediculosis capitis is a ubiquitous parasitic skin disease caused by Pediculus humanus capitis. Head lice are highly specialised parasites which can propagate only on human scalp and hair. Transmission occurs by direct head-to-head contact. Head lice are vectors of …

2022年12月15日 · Head lice infestations (pediculosis capitis) are associated with little morbidity but cause strain and distress to parents, caregivers, and teachers. Effective pediculicides exist, but head lice in some areas have developed resistance to products with a …

Head lice infestation, also known as pediculosis capitis, is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). [6] . Itching from lice bites is common. [5] . During a person's first infection, the itch may not develop for up to six weeks. [5] .

2014年2月1日 · Head lice can't jump or fly but spread by crawling along hair shafts by head to head contact. The head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, is an ectoparasite that feeds on human blood. It is 2–3 mm in length and has a flattened, elongated, grey coloured body that becomes reddish after feeding.