Parasitic attack or subsistence on the skin by members of the order Phthiraptera, especially on humans by Pediculus humanus of the family Pediculidae. The hair of the head, eyelashes, and pubis is a frequent site of infestation. (From Dorland, 28th ed; Stedman, 26th ed)
Lice of the genus Pediculus, family Pediculidae. Pediculus humanus corporus is the human body louse and Pediculus humanus capitis is the human head louse.
Infestations by PARASITES which live on, or burrow into, the surface of their host's EPIDERMIS. Most ectoparasites are ARTHROPODS.
An order of small, wingless parasitic insects, commonly known as lice. The suborders include ANOPLURA (sucking lice); AMBLYCERA; ISCHNOCERA; and Rhynchophthirina (elephant and warthog lice).
Drugs used to treat or prevent parasitic infections.
A huge subclass of mostly marine CRUSTACEA, containing over 14,000 species. The 10 orders comprise both planktonic and benthic organisms, and include both free-living and parasitic forms. Planktonic copepods form the principle link between PHYTOPLANKTON and the higher trophic levels of the marine food chains.
Infestations with arthropods of the subclass ACARI, superorder Acariformes.
A pyrethroid insecticide commonly used in the treatment of LICE INFESTATIONS and SCABIES.
Silicone polymers which consist of silicon atoms substituted with methyl groups and linked by oxygen atoms. They comprise a series of biocompatible materials used as liquids, gels or solids; as film for artificial membranes, gels for implants, and liquids for drug vehicles; and as antifoaming agents.
A wide spectrum aliphatic organophosphate insecticide widely used for both domestic and commercial agricultural purposes.
Hair grooming, cleansing and modifying products meant for topical application to hair, usually human. They include sprays, bleaches, dyes, conditioners, rinses, shampoos, nutrient lotions, etc.
Pesticides designed to control insects that are harmful to man. The insects may be directly harmful, as those acting as disease vectors, or indirectly harmful, as destroyers of crops, food products, or textile fabrics.
Infestations with soft-bodied (Argasidae) or hard-bodied (Ixodidae) ticks.
A mixture of mostly avermectin H2B1a (RN 71827-03-7) with some avermectin H2B1b (RN 70209-81-3), which are macrolides from STREPTOMYCES avermitilis. It binds glutamate-gated chloride channel to cause increased permeability and hyperpolarization of nerve and muscle cells. It also interacts with other CHLORIDE CHANNELS. It is a broad spectrum antiparasitic that is active against microfilariae of ONCHOCERCA VOLVULUS but not the adult form.
The active insecticidal constituent of CHRYSANTHEMUM CINERARIIFOLIUM flowers. Pyrethrin I is the pyretholone ester of chrysanthemummonocarboxylic acid and pyrethrin II is the pyretholone ester of chrysanthemumdicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester.
Cultivation of natural faunal resources of water. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
An organochlorine insecticide that has been used as a pediculicide and a scabicide. It has been shown to cause cancer.
Parasitic attack by members of the order SIPHONAPTERA.
An order of insects comprising the sucking lice, which are blood-sucking ectoparasites of mammals. Recognized families include: Echinphthiriidae, Haematopinidae, and Pediculidae. The latter contains the medically important genera affecting humans: PEDICULUS and PHTHIRUS.
The reduction or regulation of the population of noxious, destructive, or dangerous insects through chemical, biological, or other means.
A contagious cutaneous inflammation caused by the bite of the mite SARCOPTES SCABIEI. It is characterized by pruritic papular eruptions and burrows and affects primarily the axillae, elbows, wrists, and genitalia, although it can spread to cover the entire body.

The epidemiology of head lice and scabies in the UK. (1/178)

Anecdotal evidence suggests that the prevalence of both scabies and head lice is increasing and also that both conditions are becoming refractory to pesticide treatment. Using information obtained from the Office of National Statistics, Royal College of General Practitioners Weekly Returns Service, Department of Health, local surveys of school children from Bristol and drug sales of insecticides, we have confirmed that there has been a rise in the prevalence of both conditions. We have shown that scabies is significantly more prevalent in urbanized areas (P < 0.00001), north of the country (P < 0.000001), in children and women (P < 0.000001) and commoner in the winter compared to the summer. Scabies was also shown to have a cyclical rise in incidence roughly every 20 years. Head lice were shown to be significantly more prevalent in children and mothers (P < 0.000001) though both conditions were seen in all age groups. Head lice were also less common during the summer. Host behaviour patterns, asymptomatic carriage, drug resistance and tourism from countries or districts with a higher incidence may be important factors in the currently high prevalence of both scabies and head lice.  (+info)

Infestation status of head louse and treatment with lindane shampoo in children of primary school and kindergarten in Chinju-shi, Kyongsangnam-do, Korea. (2/178)

The infestation status of head louse among children attending primary schools and kindergartens in Chinju-shi, Kyongsangnam-do, Korea, was investigated between June and July 1999. Out of 2,288 children examined, 3.9% of boys (48/1,242) and 23.5% of girls (246/1,046) were infested with nits or adult/nymphs of lice. The effectiveness of lindane shampoo (1% gamma benzene hexachloride solution) was evaluated after one or two time applications to all the children infested. The negative conversion rate of pediculosis was 93.5%. Effective control measures are needed to control and prevent such ectoparasite infestation amongst children.  (+info)

Arbovirus of marine mammals: a new alphavirus isolated from the elephant seal louse, Lepidophthirus macrorhini. (3/178)

A novel alphavirus was isolated from the louse Lepidophthirus macrorhini, collected from southern elephant seals, Mirounga leonina, on Macquarie Island, Australia. The virus displayed classic alphavirus ultrastructure and appeared to be serologically different from known Australasian alphaviruses. Nearly all Macquarie Island elephant seals tested had neutralizing antibodies against the virus, but no virus-associated pathology has been identified. Antarctic Division personnel who have worked extensively with elephant seals showed no serological evidence of exposure to the virus. Sequence analysis illustrated that the southern elephant seal (SES) virus segregates with the Semliki Forest group of Australasian alphaviruses. Phylogenetic analysis of known alphaviruses suggests that alphaviruses might be grouped according to their enzootic vertebrate host class. The SES virus represents the first arbovirus of marine mammals and illustrates that alphaviruses can inhabit Antarctica and that alphaviruses can be transmitted by lice.  (+info)

Prevalence of sucking and chewing lice on cattle entering feedlots in southern Alberta. (4/178)

Beef calves from 2 sources entering southern Alberta feedlots in the winters of 1997-98 and 1998-99, were surveyed for the presence of lice. A random sample of multiple source (MS), that is, auction market-derived, calves entering commercial feedlots and single source (SS) calves entering a backgrounding feedlot were examined for the presence of lice at entry to the feedlot. A standardized examination, which involved hair-part examination of 8 louse predilection sites, was conducted on each selected calf to determine prevalence and intensity of infestation. The long-nosed sucking louse, Linognathus vituli, was the most commonly encountered species. This species infested from 57.8% to 95.6% of the calves selected from both MS and SS calves during both winters. Louse index values, indicating intensity of infestation, for L. vituli ranged from 1 to 243 lice per animal. The chewing louse, Bovicola bovis, was present on MS and SS calves only in the winter of 1998-99. The louse index values for B. bovis ranged from 1 to 230 lice per animal. Mixed infestations of the L. vituli and B. bovis were common. The little blue cattle louse, Solenopotes capillatus, was present only on the SS calves in the winter of 1997-98. The short-nosed sucking louse, Haematopinus eurysternus, was present at very low intensities, 1-2 lice per animal, on 2.6% to 4.4% of the MS calves during both winters. Comparison of results from the current study with published literature suggests that efforts to determine the economic impact of louse infestations are confounded by the lack of a uniform method to assess louse population levels.  (+info)

The role of community pharmacists in prescribing medication for the treatment of head lice. (5/178)

BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to discover whether the use of community pharmacy, rather than general practice, as the first port of call for suspected head lice infestation would represent an acceptable, effective and cost-reducing means of management in the community. METHODS: A before-and-after study was carried out of a new system of care delivery. Between September and November 1997, pharmacists in Nottingham City West recorded details of all patients attending with prescriptions for head lice treatment or those purchasing over-the-counter medication. The new system of care delivery began in January 1998, during which, pharmacists were providing advice and treatment for head lice, in the absence of a referral from general practice. Changes in prescribing behaviour were assessed from Prescribing Analysis and Cost (PACT) data. Acceptability and subjective assessment of the scheme (patients and professionals) was gauged from questionnaires. RESULTS: Referral patterns were altered drastically (away from general practice and towards self-referral) by the project, and the changes were apparent within the first month. This trend continued throughout and beyond the formal evaluation period. Cost analysis suggests that the community pharmacy scheme generates resource savings, largely driven by the lower cost of a pharmacy consultation, as opposed to a GP consultation. Questionnaire evidence suggests that both patients and health care professionals viewed the new arrangement as at least as acceptable as the old. CONCLUSION: With respect to the original objective, the new delivery system appears to provide no evidence of ineffectiveness; evidence of acceptability on the part of the majority of patients and professionals; and evidence of improved cost-effectiveness.  (+info)

Morphology of the leather defect light flecks and spots. (6/178)

The skin histology and the scanning electron microscope morphology of the hide defect light flecks and spots after tanning were studied in 11 steers infested with biting lice (Damalinia bovis). Nine steers from herds free of lice were used as controls. Skin biopsies from 6 of the animals in the lice infested group showed mild to moderate hyperkeratosis and moderate perivascular to diffuse dermatitis with infiltration of mainly mononuclear cells and some eosinophilic granulocytes. The steers were slaughtered at an age of 18 to 23 months. Light flecks and spots occurred on all examined hides from the infested group after tanning. No examined hides from the control group demonstrated similar damage. Both light microscopic examination of sections of tanned hide with light flecks and spots and scanning electron microscopy of the same defects showed superficial grain loss and craters with a irregular fibre base encircled by smooth and intact grain. The association between louse infestation at an early age and damage of hides following slaughter 6 to 15 months later, suggested that louse infestations lead to a prolonged or lifelong weakening in the dermis. This weakening may cause superficial grain loss during the tanning process.  (+info)

Eradication of lice in cattle. (7/178)

The purpose of this field study was to develop and evaluate eradication as a strategy to control lice in cattle. Thirty-three herds of cattle were selected and observed during a period of two and a half years. Before eradication, biting lice (Damalinia bovis) were present in 94% of the herds and 27% of the animals. Sucking lice (Linognathus vituli) were present in 42% of the herds and 5% of the animals. These levels were very similar to those reported from other countries in Northern Europe. The eradication strategy was successful in 28 of 33 herds, but lice were still present in 5 herds 3 to 6 months after treatment. Biting lice were present in all these 5 herds, sucking lice were present in 3 herds. During the next 12 months, nine of the 28 herds were reinfected with lice. Six herds were reinfected with just biting lice, 2 herds with just sucking lice and one herd was reinfected with both. There was no significant difference between the 2 louse species regarding the risk of unsuccessful eradication or reinfection. The only significant risk factor for reinfection was either purchase of livestock or use of common pasture, combined with failure in pre-treatment of newly introduced animals.  (+info)

Variation in the level of grain defect light flecks and spots on cattle hides. (8/178)

The occurrence of hide damage light flecks and spots was determined on tanned hides from 28 herds during a period of 8 to 12 months. Light flecks and spots are described as small areas of grain loss up to 3 mm in diameter that are seen on dyed crust cattle leather. Damage was found on 75.8% of all hides. The neck and shoulders were the anatomical region with the highest prevalence of damage. Sixty-eight per cent of all hides had light flecks and spots in this region. The forelimbs and dewlap were the anatomical region with the second highest occurrence with a prevalence of 39.1%. This distribution corresponded to the known distribution of lice in cattle. No significant differences were observed in age, sex, prevalence of lice in the herd assessed in March or infestations with different lice species. The frequency of light flecks and spots varied significantly during the year. The frequency was highest in the late winter and early spring, decreased significantly during the summer and was lowest in the autumn. This variation supported the importance of lice in the development of light flecks and spots and suggested a relatively long healing period for the damages induced by lice.  (+info)

Lice infestations refer to the presence of parasitic insects, known as lice, on the human body. These infestations can affect both children and adults and are typically caused by head lice, body lice, or pubic lice. Lice feed on human blood and can cause itching, inflammation, and skin irritation.

There are three main types of lice infestations:

1. Head lice infestations: These are the most common type of lice infestation and affect the hair and scalp. Head lice are small, wingless insects that feed on human blood.
2. Body lice infestations: These affect the skin and clothing, and are typically found in areas where hygiene is poor or where individuals are unable to keep their bodies clean.
3. Pubic lice infestations: These affect the pubic area and are typically spread through sexual contact.

Lice infestations can be treated with over-the-counter or prescription medications, such as permethrin or ivermectin. In addition to treating the infestation, it is important to also treat any underlying conditions that may be contributing to the infestation, such as poor hygiene or malnutrition.

In addition to these medical definitions, there are also several slang terms and phrases that are used to describe lice infestations, including "cooties," "nitwits," and "pediculosis." These terms are often used in a derogatory manner to refer to individuals who have lice infestations.

It's important to note that lice infestations can be a source of embarrassment and stigma, and individuals who have them may be subject to social exclusion or discrimination. However, it is important to remember that lice infestations are a common condition that can affect anyone, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.

Overall, the medical definition of lice infestations refers to the presence of parasitic insects on the human body, and the condition can be treated with medication and good hygiene practices. It's important to approach individuals with lice infestations with compassion and understanding, rather than stigma or discrimination.

Some common types of scalp dermatoses include:

1. Dandruff: A chronic condition characterized by flaky, white scales on the scalp.
2. Psoriasis: An autoimmune disorder that causes red, itchy patches on the scalp.
3. Eczema: A chronic skin condition characterized by dryness, itching, and inflammation.
4. Contact dermatitis: A skin reaction caused by exposure to an allergen or irritant, leading to redness, itching, and blisters.
5. Seborrheic dermatitis: A condition characterized by a yellowish, oily discharge on the scalp.
6. Pityriasis simplex: A condition characterized by small, scaling patches on the scalp.
7. Tinea capitis: A fungal infection of the scalp that can cause itching, redness, and scaling.
8. Cradle cap (infantile seborrheic dermatitis): A condition that affects newborn babies, causing yellowish, oily scales on the scalp.

Scalp dermatoses can be diagnosed through a physical examination of the scalp and may require further testing such as blood work or skin scrapings to rule out other conditions. Treatment options vary depending on the specific condition and can include medicated shampoos, topical creams or ointments, antifungal medications, and lifestyle changes such as reducing stress and using gentle hair care products.

In summary, scalp dermatoses are conditions that affect the skin on the scalp, and can cause a range of symptoms such as itching, redness, scaling, and inflammation. Common types of scalp dermatoses include dandruff, psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, pityriasis simplex, tinea capitis, and cradle cap. Diagnosis is through physical examination and may require further testing, while treatment options vary depending on the specific condition.

Ectoparasitic Infestations can be caused by various factors such as poor hygiene, close contact with infected individuals, or exposure to areas where the parasites are present. They can be diagnosed through physical examination and medical tests, such as blood tests or skin scrapings.

Treatment for Ectoparasitic Infestations depends on the type of parasite and the severity of the infestation. Common treatments include insecticides, medicated shampoos, and topical creams or lotions. In some cases, oral medications may be prescribed to treat more severe infestations.

Prevention is key in avoiding Ectoparasitic Infestations. This includes practicing good hygiene, using protective clothing and gear when outdoors, and avoiding close contact with individuals who have known infestations. Regularly inspecting and cleaning living spaces can also help prevent the spread of these parasites.

In conclusion, Ectoparasitic Infestations are a common health issue that can cause a range of health problems. Diagnosis and treatment depend on the type of parasite and the severity of the infestation, while prevention involves practicing good hygiene and taking precautions to avoid close contact with individuals who have known infestations.

Mite infestations refer to the presence and growth of mites on or inside the human body, often causing symptoms such as itching, redness, and inflammation. Mites are tiny, eight-legged arachnids that can live on the skin, in hair follicles, or in bedding and clothing.

Types of Mite Infestations:

1. Scabies Mite Infestation: caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, which burrows into the skin and lays eggs, leading to intense itching and rashes.
2. Demodex Mite Infestation: caused by the Demodex folliculorum or Demodex brevis mites, which live in hair follicles and can cause papules, pustules, and rosacea-like symptoms.
3. Cheyletiella Mite Infestation: caused by the Cheyletiella galinae mite, which lives on the skin and can cause itching and scaling.
4. Gamasoid Mite Infestation: caused by the Gamasoid falcatus mite, which can live in bedding and clothing and cause itching and rashes.

Symptoms of Mite Infestations:

1. Intensive itching, especially at night
2. Redness and inflammation
3. Papules, pustules, or nodules
4. Crusted lesions or sores
5. Hair loss or thinning
6. Fatigue or fever
7. Skin thickening or pigmentation

Diagnosis of Mite Infestations:

1. Physical examination and medical history
2. Allergic patch testing
3. Skin scrapings or biopsy
4. Microscopic examination of skin scrapings or biopsy samples
5. Blood tests to rule out other conditions

Treatment of Mite Infestations:

1. Topical creams, lotions, or ointments (e.g., crotamiton, permethrin, or malathion)
2. Oral medications (e.g., antihistamines, corticosteroids, or antibiotics)
3. Home remedies (e.g., applying heat, using oatmeal baths, or massaging with coconut oil)
4. Environmental measures (e.g., washing and drying bedding and clothing in hot water, using a dehumidifier, or replacing carpets with hard flooring)
5. In severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary for intravenous medication and wound care.

Prevention of Mite Infestations:

1. Avoid exposure to areas where mites are common, such as gardens or woodpiles.
2. Use protective clothing and gear when outdoors.
3. Regularly wash and dry bedding and clothing in hot water.
4. Dry clean or heat-treat items that can't be washed.
5. Use a dehumidifier to reduce humidity levels in the home.
6. Replace carpets with hard flooring.
7. Regularly vacuum and dust, especially in areas where mites are common.
8. Avoid sharing personal items, such as bedding or clothing, with others.
9. Use mite-repellent products, such as mattress and pillow covers, on bedding.
10. Consider using a professional mite exterminator if infestations are severe or widespread.

Synonyms: tick bites, tick infestations, tick-borne illnesses, tick-transmitted diseases.

Antonyms: none.

Types of Tick Infestations:

1. Lyme disease: Caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis). Symptoms include fever, headache, and a distinctive skin rash.
2. Rocky Mountain spotted fever: Caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis). Symptoms include fever, headache, and a rash with small purple spots.
3. Tick-borne relapsing fever: Caused by the bacterium Borrelia duttoni, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected soft tick (Ornithodoros moenia). Symptoms include fever, headache, and a rash with small purple spots.
4. Babesiosis: Caused by the parasite Babesia microti, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis). Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue.
5. Anaplasmosis: Caused by the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis). Symptoms include fever, headache, and muscle aches.

Causes and Risk Factors:

1. Exposure to ticks: The risk of developing tick-borne diseases is high in areas where ticks are common, such as wooded or grassy areas with long grass or leaf litter.
2. Warm weather: Ticks are most active during warm weather, especially in the spring and summer months.
3. Outdoor activities: People who engage in outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, or gardening, are at higher risk of exposure to ticks.
4. Poor tick awareness: Not knowing how to protect yourself from ticks or not being aware of the risks of tick-borne diseases can increase your likelihood of getting sick.
5. Lack of tick prevention measures: Failing to use tick repellents, wear protective clothing, or perform regular tick checks can increase your risk of exposure to ticks and tick-borne diseases.

Prevention and Treatment:

1. Tick awareness: Learn how to identify ticks, the risks of tick-borne diseases, and how to protect yourself from ticks.
2. Use tick repellents: Apply tick repellents to your skin and clothing before going outdoors, especially in areas where ticks are common.
3. Wear protective clothing: Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes to cover your skin and make it harder for ticks to attach to you.
4. Perform regular tick checks: Check yourself, children, and pets frequently for ticks when returning indoors, especially after spending time outdoors in areas where ticks are common.
5. Remove attached ticks: If you find a tick on your body, remove it promptly and correctly to reduce the risk of infection.
6. Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear: Treating your clothing and gear with permethrin can help repel ticks and reduce the risk of infection.
7. Vaccination: There are vaccines available for some tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, which can help protect against these illnesses.
8. Early treatment: If you suspect that you have been bitten by a tick and develop symptoms of a tick-borne disease, seek medical attention promptly. Early treatment can help prevent long-term complications and improve outcomes.

It's important to note that not all ticks carry diseases, but it's always better to be safe than sorry. By following these tips, you can reduce your risk of tick bites and the potential for tick-borne illnesses.

The most common type of flea found in homes is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), but dog fleas (Pulex irritans) and human fleas (Pediculus humanus capitis) can also cause infestations. Fleas are not only a nuisance, but they can also transmit diseases such as typhus and tapeworms to both humans and animals.

Flea infestations can cause a range of symptoms in humans, including:

* Itching and discomfort from flea bites
* Allergic reactions to flea saliva, such as hives or rashes
* Infection from scratching or biting the skin, leading to conditions like dermatitis or cellulitis
* Sleep disturbances due to flea bites or itching

In animals, flea infestations can cause:

* Itching and discomfort from flea bites
* Allergic reactions to flea saliva, such as hair loss or skin irritation
* Infection from scratching or biting the skin, leading to conditions like hot spots or abscesses
* Anemia or nutritional deficiencies if the animal is constantly grooming or chewing on its fur due to flea bites

To diagnose a flea infestation, a healthcare provider may perform a physical examination and look for signs of fleas or flea bites on the skin. They may also ask about the patient's history of exposure to animals or recent travel. Treatment for flea infestations typically involves using insecticides or other pesticides to kill the fleas and their eggs, as well as treating any underlying conditions such as allergies or infections. Prevention is key, and regular grooming and cleaning of animals and their living environments can help reduce the risk of flea infestations.

The symptoms of scabies can include intense itching, especially at night, as well as a rash, skin irritation, and blisters. In severe cases, scabies can lead to infections and other complications.

Scabies is typically diagnosed through a physical examination of the skin and a review of medical history. A skin scraping may also be performed to collect mites or eggs for laboratory testing.

Treatment for scabies involves applying topical creams or lotions that contain permethrin or crotamiton to the entire body, from the neck down. These medications kill the mites and their eggs, but they do not provide immediate relief from itching.

It is important to treat all members of a household or close contacts at the same time as the infected person to prevent re-infestation. In addition, it is recommended to wash and dry clothing, bedding, and towels in hot water and dry them in a hot dryer to kill any mites or eggs that may have fallen off the body.

Preventive measures for scabies include avoiding close contact with people who have the infection, wearing protective clothing and gloves when caring for infected individuals, and regularly washing and drying items that come into contact with the skin.

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Arthropod infestations (flies, lice and fleas) (2nd ed.). Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Health. p. 148. Shepherd, ...
The guards would bring around petroleum baths to combat the infestations of fleas and lice. Efforts to encourage the refugees ...
Head lice infestations might serve as a protection against body lice by inducing cross-resistance. This can be adaptive because ... Rozsa L, Apari P (2012). "Why infest the loved ones - inherent human behaviour indicates former mutualism with head lice" (PDF ... A 2012 study claimed that this behavior likely evolved in humans to share head lice among friends and relatives. ... only the latter type of lice transmit potentially lethal human pathogens. Darwin Charles (1998) The Expression of the Emotions ...
These infestation of sea lice is often only deleterious to juvenile fish. The farmers prevent this from happening by using ... The introduction and persistence of sea lice within marine net pens of Salmonids is a severe issue in late summer during just ... Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2019-01-25). "Sea lice management at BC salmon farms". www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca. ... The close proximity which these populations interact are when sea lice are transmitted to the farmed populations. As the fish ...
The crab louse can travel up to 25 cm (10 in) on the body. Crab louse infestation is found worldwide and occurs in all races ... Symptoms of crab louse infestation in the pubic area include itching, redness and inflammation. Crab lice are not known to ... An adult crab louse is about 1.3-2 mm long (slightly smaller than the body louse and head louse), and can be distinguished from ... Crab louse infestation can be diagnosed by identifying the presence of active stages of the louse, as well as of eggs (nits) on ...
They may also be employed as cleaner fish to combat sea-lice infestations in salmon farms. Commercial fish farming of cleaner ... "Sea Lice". Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation. Retrieved 8 June 2011. Muñoz G., Diaz P.E. 2015: Checklist of parasites of ... wrasse for sea-lice pest control in commercial salmon farming has developed in Scotland as lice busters, with apparent ...
With a low cleaner-to-client ratio, the risk of lice infestation increases. With a high cleaner-to-client ratio, competition ... Sea lice outbreaks are detrimental to the survival of cultured salmonids and cause the majority of revenue loss in the ... Cleaner fish are used to eat parasitic sea lice from salmon to reduce outbreaks which cause disease in populations. The two ... With significant ratios of cleaner to client, the efforts are sufficient to minimize louse outbreaks. Sea cages are designed ...
Nitpicking "Head Louse Infestations by Prof. Kosta Y. Mumcuoglu, PhD". Head Louse Infestations by PROF. KOSTA Y. MUMCUOGLU, PhD ... Pubic louse infestation, also known as phthiriasis) Head-lice infestation is most frequent on children aged 3-10 and their ... louse infestation of humans. Epidemiology and treatment of pubic lice is discussed in the article on pubic lice.[citation ... Head lice infestation) Pediculosis corporis (Body louse infestation, also known as Pediculosis vestimenti, Vagabond's disease) ...
... , sold under the brand name Xeglyze, is a medication used for the treatment of head lice infestation in people six ... Abametapir is indicated for the topical treatment of head lice infestation in people six months of age and older. Abametapir ... In lice, these enzymes play a role in egg development and survival; and consequently, blocking them will disrupt the lice's ... September 2018). "Clinical studies evaluating abametapir lotion, 0.74%, for the treatment of head louse infestation". Pediatr ...
The exchange of body fluids is not necessary to contract an infestation of crab lice. Crab lice typically are found attached to ... Pubic lice infestations (pthiriasis) are spread through direct contact with someone who is infested with the louse. Some STIs ... Lice". www.cdc.gov. Retrieved 4 December 2017. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: ... Prevention, CDC - Centers for Disease Control and (2 May 2017). "Lice: Pubic". www.cdc.gov. Retrieved 4 December 2017. Housman ...
Some of the simplest methods of prevention and treatment focus on preventing infestation of body lice. Completely changing the ... The louse transmits the disease by biting an uninfected human, who scratches the louse bite (which itches) and rubs the feces ... R. prowazekii can remain viable and virulent in the dried louse feces for many days. Typhus will eventually kill the louse, ... preventing them from practicing good hygiene habits that could prevent louse infestation. Due to fear of an outbreak of ...
Whale lice eat dead skin, resulting in minor wounds in the skin. Whale louse infestations are especially evident in right ... Many parasites and epibiotics latch onto whales, notably whale lice and whale barnacles. Almost all species of whale lice are ...
Infestation with pubic lice is also called phthiriasis or phthiriasis pubis, while infestation of eyelashes with pubic lice is ... Some people with pubic lice infestation may not have any symptoms. Pubic lice lay eggs on hair shaft. Pubic lice on the abdomen ... Pediculosis pubis (also known as "crabs" and "pubic lice") is an infestation by the pubic louse, Pthirus pubis, a wingless ... Diagnosis is made by carefully looking at the pubic hair for nits, young lice and adult lice. Lice and nits can be removed ...
Mellanby had an interest in head lice infestation and scabies was thus a natural area of research for him. Another early ...
... lice infestation requires the use of many insecticide sprays, which causes local beekeepers to refuse to lend beehives. RoboBee ...
Galloway, Terry D.; Lamb, Robert J. (2019). "Infestation parameters for chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Amblycera, Ischnocera) ... The snowy owls averaged about 3.9 chewing lice per host against 7.5 for great grey owls and 10.5 for great horned owls. This ... Conversely, they appear to have lower levels of ectoparasites such as chewing lice than other large owls per large samples from ...
It may also be caused by or accompanied with lice infestation (pediculosis) leading to inflammation of the scalp, or the mass ...
Infestation reduces the efficiency with which food can be utilised, delaying the development of the gonads. Up to 30% loss in ... The most serious parasitic crustaceans among fish in general are sea lice. However, L. branchialis is probably the most serious ...
... a slang term for head lice infestation Cootie, an alternate name for a sideswiper manual telegraph key Cooter Brown, or Cootie ...
Rats were carriers of lice. Lice can also transmit disease and played a role in spreading trench fever amongst the soldiers. ... to destroy the remaining rat infestation from the trenches, flushing them from their burrows and causing the rats to asphyxiate ... lice, trench foot and death. Ammunition had to be conserved for fighting the enemy, therefore soldiers were dissuaded from ...
The Color Atlas of Pathology by Thieme Medical Publishers refers to Petrophaga lorioti as a therapeutic infestation that could ... The subspecies "gallstone louse" and "kidney stone louse" are mentioned only briefly due to "lack of further scientific data". ... Other hypotheses connect the stone louse with the end of the Stone Age. The Pschyrembel denies that the stone louse has become ... "commonly inhabited by the stone louse". That theory was reinforced by "discoveries" that the stone louse might have been used ...
Parasitic Lice (=Phthiraptera), Book Lice, and Bark Lice. Version 8 October 2006 (under construction). http://tolweb.org/ ... helped to control the reoccurrence of pests during the manufacturing process and prevented further infestation in the final ... The legs are slender and adapted for jumping, rather than gripping, as in the true lice. The abdomen has nine segments, and no ... In the 2000s, morphological and molecular phylogenetic evidence has shown that the parasitic lice (Phthiraptera) evolved from ...
Infestations of head lice might have been beneficial for humans by fostering an immune response that helps to reduce the threat ... Rozsa, L; Apari, P. (2012). "Why infest the loved ones - inherent human behaviour indicates former mutualism with head lice" ( ... of body louse borne lethal diseases. Some relationships between humans and domesticated animals and plants are to different ...
Heavy infestations can result in premature leaf drop which over a series of years may affect tree health. Honeylocust pod gall ... aphid-like insect with sucking mouthparts called a jumping plant louse. The adults spend the winter under bark crevices and can ... The infestation may be reduced by pruning and destroying the galled areas before the adult insect emerges, usually in late ... Infestations begin when females lay eggs in young leaflets. There are five or more generations each year. Infested leaves often ...
In 2013, the number of rat infestations in Alberta dropped to zero again. Alberta defines an infestation as two or more rats ... Jensen, Jens-Kjeld; Magnussen, Eyðfinn (2015). "Occurrence of fleas (Siphonaptera) and lice (Phthiraptera) on Brown rats ( ... and from 2002 to 2007 there were only two infestations found. After an infestation of rats in the Medicine Hat landfill was ... When the occasional rat infestation is found and eliminated, the rats are unable to re-infest it from an adjacent one. Isolated ...
... and that the children were routinely checked for infestations. This system worked so well that head lice and the eye infection ...
... and one species of louse (Trichodectes canis). In Iran, some golden jackals carry intestinal worms (helminths) and Echinococcus ... "Antibodies to Selected Canine Pathogens and Infestation with Intestinal Helminths in Golden Jackals (Canis aureus) in Israel". ...
... itch mite infestation, seven-year itch) Scorpion sting Sea anemone dermatitis Seabather's eruption (sea lice) Sea urchin injury ... Grocer's itch Head lice infestation (cooties, pediculosis capitis) Hookworm disease (ancylostomiasis, ground itch, necatoriasis ... Acanthamoeba infection Amebiasis cutis Ant sting Arachnidism Baker's itch Balamuthia infection Bedbug infestation (bedbug bite ... Parasitic infestations, stings, and bites in humans are caused by several groups of organisms belonging to the following phyla ...
... possibly attract flesh flies and lead to maggot infestation. It also encompasses patients getting rashes, lice, and other sores ... The general sign of mortuary neglect (in terms of forensic entomology) is an infestation of maggots or some other insect (such ...
... carriers and Churchill Crocodile tanks because of the typhus epidemic and louse infestation. As the concentration camp ceased ...
The cause is sometimes attributed to "sea lice" or "sea ants", but sea lice (Caligidae) are crustacean parasites of fish only. ... Parasitic infestations, stings, and bites of the skin). ... "Sea lice: What are the tiny ocean irritants?". www.abc.net.au. ... sea lice'". JAMA. 269 (13): 1669-72. doi:10.1001/jama.269.13.1669. PMID 8455301. "Swimmer's itch. DermNet NZ". Ubillos SS, ...
Here, he survived for months in an atmosphere of cold, starvation, beatings, outright murder, lice infestation and constant ...
In Zimbabwe, heavy infestation by ticks such as R. appendiculatus has proved to be a major cause behind the high mortality of ... Lice recorded from impala include Damalinia aepycerus, D. elongata, Linognathus aepycerus and L. nevilli; in a study, ... probably because these parts show maximum tick infestation. The bird has also been observed to perch on the udders of a female ...
... "pubic lice" (Pthirus pubis). The infestation and accompanying inflammation is Pediculosis pubis Scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei) ... ISBN 978-0-07-171672-7. OCLC 779244257.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) "CDC - Lice". CDC - Centers for Disease Control ... Prevention, CDC - Centers for Disease Control and (2 May 2017). "Lice: Pubic". www.cdc.gov. Retrieved 4 December 2017. This ... Molluscum contagiosum (molluscum contagiosum virus MCV)-close contact Zika virus Crab louse, colloquially known as "crabs" or " ...
... each other than Englishmen and Sandwich Islanders carried lice so different from each other than there was no cross-infestation ...
Approved for human use in 1987, today it is used to treat infestations including head lice, scabies, river blindness ( ... Both head lice and pubic lice can be treated with oral ivermectin, an ivermectin lotion applied directly to the affected area, ... Scabies - infestation with the mite Sarcoptes scabiei - is most commonly treated with topical permethrin or oral ivermectin. A ... "Pubic "Crab" Lice - Treatment". U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). September 12, 2019. Archived from the ...
... lice) - The Egyptians were afflicted by lice Arov (wild animals) - An infestation of wild animals (some say flies) sprang up in ... An infestation of frogs sprang up in Egypt Kinim ( ...
C. diadema, based on infestation sizes and the number of juveniles that are present as the year progresses, may have a lifespan ... Whale louse Coronulidae at fossilworks.org (retrieved 1 December 2018) "Coronulidae". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. ... On baleen whales, barnacles are often found in conjuncture with whale lice. The goose barnacle Conchoderma auritum often ... and a heavy infestation may lead to eczema. Xenobalanus can more easily grow on sick skin with a weakened immune system, and ...
Arthropods such as ticks, mites, fleas, and lice, can also cause human disease, which conceptually are similar to infections, ... but invasion of a human or animal body by these macroparasites is usually termed infestation. Prions (although they do not ... Diseases caused by helminths are sometimes termed infestations, but are sometimes called infections. ...
doi:10.1016/0020-7519(71)90042-7. Naz, S.; Rizvi, S. A.; Sychra, O. (2010). "The high rate of infestation of chewing lice ( ... where slower lice would be readily removed. Colpocephalum species eat feathers; pigeons with large infestations of C. ... Colpocephalum lice can live within flight feathers' quills. In addition to eating feathers, C. turbinatum consume their hosts' ... Colpocephalum is a genus of chewing louse. Christian Ludwig Nitzsch named the genus in 1818. The Plenary Powers of the ...
In Spain, common genets can suffer from infestation of parasitic helminths, as well as ticks, fleas[verification needed] ( ... Hippobosca)[verification needed], and lice. Common genets also host the phthirapteran Eutrichophilus genettae and Lorisicola ( ...
External parasites include chewing lice and feather mites. The latter do little damage, although heavy infestations cause ...
This is a close-up picture of lice egg sacks (nits) on the hair. They cling to individual hair shafts. (Image courtesy of the ... This is a close-up picture of lice egg sacks (nits) on the hair. They cling to individual hair shafts. (Image courtesy of the ...
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Education and information about crab lice, pubic lice, pthiriasis. ... How is a pubic lice infestation diagnosed?. A pubic lice infestation is diagnosed by finding a "crab" louse or egg (nit) on ... What are pubic lice?. Also called crab lice or "crabs," pubic lice are parasitic insects found primarily in the pubic or ... How did I get pubic lice?. Pubic lice usually are spread through sexual contact and are most common in adults. Pubic lice found ...
Lice are abhorred by most persons, and infestation with clothes lice is invariably associated, right or wrong, with low ... we use the name clothes lice instead of body lice for P. humanus lice because the name clothes lice or clothing lice (39) has ... and eggs of lice. It appears that head lice close their spiracles when immersed in water; lice have to be submerged in water ... Our experience with head lice led us to wash cloth that was infested with clothes lice and eggs of clothes lice only with soap ...
Education and information about head lice, head lice diagnosis, and pediculosis. ... Misdiagnosis of head lice infestation is common. The diagnosis of head lice infestation is best made by finding a live nymph or ... Close examination of the hair and scalp is necessary to determine head lice infestation. (CDC Photo) ... Use of a fine-toothed louse comb may facilitate identification of live lice. ...
Background: The head louse infestation is a public health issue in the world especially, affecting most people who live in ... Results: The incidence rate of head lice infestation in Iran was 500,002/79,926,270 (625.5 per 100,000 populations). Economic ... Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 500,002 infestations were diagnosed among suspected head lice infested people who referred ... Moosazadeh M, Afshari M, Keianian H, Nezammahalleh A, Enayati AA (2015). Prevalence of Head Lice Infestation and Its Associated ...
... includes Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1 description, dosage and directions. ... Physician reviewed Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1 patient information - ... Lice infestations are highly contagious. All household members may need to be treated for lice. Lice can be spread from person ... Brand names: A-200 Lice Treatment, Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1, Leader Lice Solution, Pronto Lice Kill System, ... ...
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2) Louse eggs are unaffected by IVERMECTIN Injection and may require up to three weeks to hatch. Louse infestations developing ... sucking lice, and mange mites of cattle; and gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, lice, and mange mites in swine.. Product ... H. lineatumSucking Lice:. Linognathus vituli. Haematopinus eurysternus. Solenopotes capillatusMites Iscabies:. Psoroptes ovis ( ... 1) IVERMECTIN Injection has a persistent drug level sufficient to control mite infestations throughout the egg to adult life ...
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Human infestation with bedbugs, lice, and mites are common causes of dermatologic symptoms. Although these organisms thrive in ... Infestation by the tropical bedbug Cimex hemipterus (Hemiptera: Cimicidae): first report in Italy. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol ... Masetti M, Bruschi F. Bedbug infestations recorded in Central Italy. Parasitol Int. 2007 Mar. 56(1):81-3. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. ... Surveillance study of vector species on board passenger ships, risk factors related to infestations. BMC Public Health. 2008 ...
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Head louse infestation, or pediculosis capitis, caused by Pediculus humanus var. capitis, is a common health concern in ... An itching of the scalp is the chief symptom, whereas presence of viable nits confirms the diagnosis of head louse infestation ... An itching of the scalp is the chief symptom, whereas presence of viable nits confirms the diagnosis of head louse infestation ... Medical management of head louse infestation requires proper application of topical pediculicidal agents, chiefly permethrin ...
Learn about the veterinary topic of Overview of Lice in Animals. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from ... Extreme infestation with bloodsucking lice can lead to anemia; in rare cases, extreme infestation with chewing lice on dogs ... Also see Ectoparasites Ectoparasites .) Lice infestations can lead to secondary dermal infections, and lice can transmit ... Approaches to treating lice differ depending on whether the lice are chewing or sucking lice. Head shape, size and shape of ...
Pediculosis and Pthiriasis (Lice Infestation) * 2001/s/viewarticle/972532. To Mask Up or Not? What to Know ... Scabies & Head Lice. *Safety & efficacy not established. >2 months. *Scabies: Apply cream from head to toe; leave on for 8-14 ... Head Lice & Nits (Eggs). Lotion/cream rinse/liquid: apply to washed hair, leave on 10 min, rinse and comb out nits and eggs; ... Head Lice & Nits (Eggs): Apply lotion/cream/liquid to washed hair, leave on 10 min, rinse and comb out nits and eggs; may ...
Treating a Lice Infestation. Treating head lice is not as daunting as you might think. The first step? Dont panic! Cleanse ... The first step in controlling lice effectively is to confirm that you are, in fact, dealing with a lice outbreak. Lice are very ... If you see small brown insects roughly the size of sesame seeds moving around, your child has an active lice infestation. ... To find lice on your child, thoroughly wet their hair (this will slow down lice activity and make them easier to spot). Then, ...
How to Deal With Head Lice in Shared Custody Families. 2020-03-30 ... Head lice infestations, for example, are capableRead More →. ...
A lice infestation can often be frustrating for the majority of parents. Prescribing lindane for the treatment of scabies just ... One reasons why they advise members of the family to also apply the cream is always to prevent the re-infestation from the ...
Ectoparasitic Infestations [C01.610.858.211] * Flea Infestations [C01.610.858.211.250] * Lice Infestations [C01.610.858.211.465 ... Lice Infestations Preferred Term Term UI T030618. Date01/01/1999. LexicalTag NON. ThesaurusID NLM (1966). ... Lice Infestations Preferred Concept UI. M0016085. Scope Note. Parasitic attack or subsistence on the skin by members of the ... 1999; see PEDICULOSIS 1966-1998; for LICE INFESTATIONS see PEDICULOSIS 1998. History Note. 1999(1966). Date Established. 1999/ ...
The FDA has approved a lice treatment that previously required a prescription to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) ... Lice treatments, including Sklice, should only be used if you or a family member has an active infestation. If you are not sure ... Head lice do not jump and are most commonly transmitted through head-to-head contact with someone who has live lice (adult lice ... Spotting Live Lice and Nits. Live lice are hard to find because they avoid light and move quickly. Nits will look like small ...
Prehistoric insects that resemble modern lice infested animals as early as the mid-Cretaceous, living and evolving along with ... Anyone whos had to deal with a lice infestation knows how annoying the persistent little pests can be. But humans are far from ... Lice-Filled Dinosaur Feathers Found Trapped in 100-Million-Year-Old Amber. Prehistoric insects that resemble modern lice ... The bugs may not technically be lice, as their taxonomical relationship to the louse order Phthiraptera is unknown. But the ...
Yet the conditions inside homes for the workers included infestations of lice, bedbugs and rodents; inadequate or missing ...
Treats, prevents and controls lice infestations Starts killing fleas on dogs within 12 hours of application ... One treatment prevents further flea infestation for a month Kills fleas on cats within 12 hours of application Waterproof ... However, in case of severe flea infestation, retreatment may be necessary earlier than four weeks. Do not retreat more often ... Reinfesting fleas are killed within 2 hours with protection against further flea infestation lasting for four (4) weeks. Pre- ...
  • This is a close-up picture of lice egg sacks (nits) on the hair. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Nits are lice eggs. (cdc.gov)
  • Pubic lice nits take about 6-10 days to hatch. (cdc.gov)
  • If crawling lice are not seen, finding nits in the pubic area strongly suggests that a person is infested and should be treated. (cdc.gov)
  • Although pubic lice and nits can be large enough to be seen with the naked eye, a magnifying lens may be necessary to find lice or eggs. (cdc.gov)
  • If crawling lice are not seen, finding nits attached firmly within ¼ inch of the base of hair shafts suggests, but does not confirm, the person is infested. (cdc.gov)
  • Head lice and nits can be visible with the naked eye, although use of a magnifying lens may be necessary to find crawling lice or to identify a developing nymph inside a viable nit. (cdc.gov)
  • If no nymphs or adults are seen, and the only nits found are more than ¼ inch from the scalp, then the infestation is probably old and no longer active - and does not need to be treated. (cdc.gov)
  • The presence of nits, nymphs or adult students, using the formula lice in the hair were the criteria for diagno- sis of head louse infestation. (who.int)
  • An itching of the scalp is the chief symptom, whereas presence of viable nits confirms the diagnosis of head louse infestation. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Diagnosis is based on the inspection of predilection sites and visualization of lice or nits (eggs on hair). (merckvetmanual.com)
  • On mammalian hosts, louse eggs, sometimes called nits,are glued to hairs near the skin surface and are pale, translucent, and suboval. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Lice dropped or pulled from the host die in a few days, and few, if any, nits develop after being removed from the host. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Once you have treated your child's head using a shampoo for nits, the next step is to manually remove the eggs, lice, and nits . (hairfairies.com)
  • You may also want to wash your child's clothes and bedding with Hair Fairies' Heavy Duty Laundry Detergent to kill any remaining lice, eggs, or nits. (hairfairies.com)
  • All household members and people who have close contact with someone who has lice will need to be checked for live lice and nits. (verywellhealth.com)
  • Checking one section of hair at a time, look for crawling lice as well as nits on your child's scalp. (verywellhealth.com)
  • Most lice treatment products rely on the time-consuming post-treatment process of using a nit-comb to carefully remove all remaining nits (eggs) from a person's hair. (verywellhealth.com)
  • Risk Factors Associated with Head lice (Pediculosis) Infestation among Elementary School Students in Meshkinshahr County, North West of Iran. (ac.ir)
  • This study was carried out to determine cluster according to the population of the the prevalence of pediculosis capitis and school, the number of students in the sample some of the factors affecting infestation was determined and students were selected among pupils in primary schools in Kerman using simple random sampling at all levels. (who.int)
  • Head louse infestation, or pediculosis capitis, caused by Pediculus humanus var. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • AU - Madke,Bhushan, AU - Khopkar,Uday, PY - 2012/7/10/entrez PY - 2012/7/10/pubmed PY - 2013/1/19/medline SP - 429 EP - 38 JF - Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology JO - Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol VL - 78 IS - 4 N2 - Head louse infestation, or pediculosis capitis, caused by Pediculus humanus var. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Moreover, some patients with undiagnosed febrile disease come to healthcare clinics in Bahir Dah and elsewhere in Ethiopia because of LBRF and other louse-associated diseases, such as louseborne epidemic typhus (LBET) (caused by Rickettsia prowazekii ) and trench fever (caused by Bartonella quintana ). (cdc.gov)
  • De-lousing clothing was a part of the process for typhus prevention by USATC. (nih.gov)
  • Examination of hair and scalp for head lice. (cdc.gov)
  • Close examination of the hair and scalp is necessary to determine head lice infestation. (cdc.gov)
  • The diagnosis of head lice infestation is best made by finding a live nymph or adult louse on the scalp or hair of a person. (cdc.gov)
  • Skin conditions and even allergies to commonly used hair products can cause dryness and flaking on the scalp that may look like lice. (hairfairies.com)
  • The truth is, the only way to be sure of an active outbreak is to put on some gloves and find live lice on a person's scalp. (hairfairies.com)
  • Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Head Louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) in Central Iran. (ac.ir)
  • Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Head Louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) among Primary School Girls in Qom Province, Central Iran. (ac.ir)
  • Economic Considerations Associated with Pediculus humanus capitis Infestation. (ac.ir)
  • When the vector of Borrelia recurrentis ( Pediculus humanus lice) was held away from the host for 10 days, 100% of nymphal and adult lice starved to death and 100% of eggs did not hatch. (cdc.gov)
  • LBRF has been eradicated from all regions of the world, except the Horn of Africa, by activities that kill clothes lice ( Pediculus humanus ), which have also been referred to as body lice. (cdc.gov)
  • Ataque o persistencia en la piel de parásitos del orden Phthiraptera, especialmente, en los seres humanos, por Pediculus humanus, de la familia Pediculidae. (bvsalud.org)
  • Scabies is an infestation produced by a mite, Sarcoptes scabiei , which seems to have a unique predisposition to infect only human skin. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Lindane is a chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticide , currently used in prescription shampoos and lotions to treat scabies and lice infestations. (cdc.gov)
  • Use of a fine-toothed louse comb may facilitate identification of live lice. (cdc.gov)
  • To use wet combing for lice, you will need a hair conditioner, a wide-toothed comb, a fine-toothed lice comb , a flashlight, and paper towels. (hairfairies.com)
  • To prevent reinfection with lice, wash all clothing, hats, bed linens, stuffed toys, hair brushes, and combs in hot water with a strong cleanser to remove any mites or eggs. (drugs.com)
  • 1 set might be held in a plastic shopping bag for 10 days to kill lice and their eggs. (cdc.gov)
  • Wood-fired steaming barrel from a healthcare center in the highlands of Ethiopia that is used to kill clothes lice and their eggs during outbreaks of louseborne relapsing fever. (cdc.gov)
  • 10 min kills clothes lice and their eggs ( 30 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Lice are very small, and their eggs look similar to dandruff , making it is easy to make a mistake. (hairfairies.com)
  • The problem with lice is that it only takes a few of them to start an outbreak and, once they get going, they can be difficult to contain. (hairfairies.com)
  • The biggest problem with lice treatment is that it is time-consuming. (verywellhealth.com)
  • Lice found on the head generally are head lice, not pubic lice. (cdc.gov)
  • Pubic lice often attach themselves to more than one hair and generally do not crawl as quickly as head and body lice. (cdc.gov)
  • Misdiagnosis of head lice infestation is common. (cdc.gov)
  • The head louse infestation is a public health issue in the world especially, affecting most people who live in camps, school-aged children and their families. (ac.ir)
  • Head lice treatment has economic ramifications that often under calculated. (ac.ir)
  • The aim of this study was evaluation of economic burden associated with head louse infestation in Iran. (ac.ir)
  • In a cross-sectional study, 500,002 infestations were diagnosed among suspected head lice infested people who referred to health care system in all provinces of Iran during 2017. (ac.ir)
  • Direct and indirect costs, governmental cost, out of pocket and total costs of head lice were included 3.14$, 2.84$, 5.98$, 5.60$ and 11.58$ per case respectively. (ac.ir)
  • The adoption of infestation prevention methods, such as health education to people at risk of infestation, reduces the incidence of head lice and imposition of related treatment costs on governmental health care system and head lice cases. (ac.ir)
  • The Biology and Taxonomy of Head and Body Lice-Implications for Louse-Borne Disease Prevention. (ac.ir)
  • Prevalence of Head Lice Infestation and Its Associated Factors among Primary School Students in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. (ac.ir)
  • Fomite transmission in head lice. (ac.ir)
  • Head lice infestations: A clinical update. (ac.ir)
  • Worldwide Prevalence of Head Lice. (ac.ir)
  • Their hair was examined for head louse infestation: 45 (3.8%) were infected with lice, 43 (95.5%) girls and 2 (4.5%) boys. (who.int)
  • Head louse infestation is a condition that and from the third group 636 students from has worldwide distribution and is seen in 20 schools (in total, 24 boy's schools and school-age children in many countries. (who.int)
  • Medical management of head louse infestation requires proper application of topical pediculicidal agents', chiefly permethrin lotion and wet combing with a fine toothcomb. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Head lice may be small, but they can spread quickly and cause a lot of discomfort for both kids and adults. (hairfairies.com)
  • You will learn how to spot a lice outbreak, what products to use when an outbreak occurs, and how to use the wet combing method to get rid of head lice. (hairfairies.com)
  • Treating head lice is not as daunting as you might think. (hairfairies.com)
  • Cleanse your child's head with a high-quality lice control shampoo, such as Nit-Zapping Clenz Shampoo . (hairfairies.com)
  • You should repeat this treatment every 1 to 2 days until no lice have been found on your child's head for at least 10 days . (hairfairies.com)
  • Dermatologists confirm that Sklice is effective in treating head lice. (verywellhealth.com)
  • On October 27, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had approved the single-use lotion head lice treatment, Sklice (ivermectin lotion 0.5%), to be sold over-the-counter. (verywellhealth.com)
  • Head lice do not jump and are most commonly transmitted through head-to-head contact with someone who has live lice (adult lice). (verywellhealth.com)
  • However, the AAP discourages 'no-nit school policies,' which can negatively affect a child's education as well as contribute to the stigma surrounding head lice. (verywellhealth.com)
  • The hair of the head, eyelashes, and pubis is a frequent site of infestation. (nih.gov)
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a lotion to treat head lice for nonprescription, or over-the-counter (OTC), use through a process called a prescription (Rx)-to-OTC switch. (fda.gov)
  • The FDA initially approved Sklice (ivermectin) lotion, 0.5% for the treatment of head lice infestation in patients 6 months of age and older as a prescription drug in February 2012. (fda.gov)
  • If head lice are reported during programming, all parents will receive a notification from camp outlining the steps to take to ensure your child is not infected. (haywardrec.org)
  • Carriers of head lice will not be allowed to stay at site. (haywardrec.org)
  • Any participant with head lice must be clear of infestation for a minimum of 24-hours before returning to camp. (haywardrec.org)
  • One reasons why they advise members of the family to also apply the cream is always to prevent the re-infestation from the mites by an untreated person. (gradspot.com)
  • Also called crab lice or "crabs," pubic lice are parasitic insects found primarily in the pubic or genital area of humans. (cdc.gov)
  • The ancient parasitic insect, Mesophthirus angeli , resembles modern lice, with slightly different antennae and leg claws. (smithsonianmag.com)
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  • Lice are small, wingless insects that infest the hairs, skin, and feathers of animals. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • The ancient bugs have different antennae and leg claws from a modern louse, but their wingless bodies look similar, and they feature the large chewing mandibles that cause so much irritation to their hosts. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • Lice can be spread from person to person by sharing a hairbrush, a comb, hats, or headbands. (drugs.com)
  • Some lice products come provided with a nit comb. (drugs.com)
  • The treatment will no longer require a prescription, which means that consumers will be able quickly and effectively treat a lice infestation without the need to use a nit-comb or a trip to the dermatologist or doctor. (verywellhealth.com)
  • Reinfesting fleas are killed within 2 hours with protection against further flea infestation lasting for four (4) weeks. (calvetsupply.com)
  • The adult pubic louse resembles a miniature crab when viewed through a strong magnifying glass. (cdc.gov)
  • Pubic lice nymphs take about 2-3 weeks after hatching to mature into adults capable of reproducing. (cdc.gov)
  • According to the FDA, the goal of the prescription (RX)-to-OTC switch is to foster public health and hygiene by making it easier for consumers to access an effective topical lice treatment, which will help decrease infestation rates and give people a convenient way to treat lice at home. (verywellhealth.com)
  • However, medicines that treat lice (called pediculicide treatments) should only be used on someone with an active infestation. (verywellhealth.com)
  • If you see small brown insects roughly the size of sesame seeds moving around, your child has an active lice infestation. (hairfairies.com)
  • As far back as the Cretaceous period, insects that resemble modern lice lived and fed on the bodies of dinosaurs. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • While it stands to reason that feathered dinosaurs were plagued by lice-like insects just as their living bird descendants are, the newly discovered insects encased in amber are the first example to emerge in the fossil record. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • The Cretaceous period's lice-like insects are so small that they have not been found preserved in other fossils. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • During five years of studying amber samples these two were the only ones found to contain the lice-like insects. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • But the insects in question, Mesophthirus engeli , appear as a primitive species very much resembling modern lice. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • Persons infested with pubic lice should be examined for the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Persons infested with pubic lice should be investigated for the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Lice infestations can lead to secondary dermal infections, and lice can transmit diseases and be intermediate hosts for other parasites. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • If you are unsure about infestation or if treatment is not successful, see a health care provider for a diagnosis. (cdc.gov)
  • The direct and indirect costs associated with treatment of infestations were relatively high. (ac.ir)
  • Therefore, the creation of medical facilities such as availability of diagnostic and treatment strategies can be effective in the control of infestation. (ac.ir)
  • Management and Treatment of Human Lice. (ac.ir)
  • Infestations most often occur on stressed animals, and husbandry and individual health are important in the treatment and management of these parasites. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • In this post, we explore a fast and effective lice treatment we like to call the Hair Fairies "nit zapping" method. (hairfairies.com)
  • if you do not let the shampoo sit for long enough or fail to repeat the treatment as recommended, you may not get rid of all the lice and the problem will keep coming back. (hairfairies.com)
  • Sklice, a lice treatment that was only available with a prescription, will now be sold over-the-counter. (verywellhealth.com)
  • Prescription lice treatment can be hard to get and some OTC treatments aren't very effective. (verywellhealth.com)
  • When a child has lice, they might have to stay home from school until the treatment is successful. (verywellhealth.com)
  • If you are not sure how to use a lice treatment or if you think it hasn't worked, talk to your doctor. (verywellhealth.com)
  • However, regardless of the motivation, activities that reduce prevalence and intensity of infestation with clothes lice have been successful in reducing prevalence and intensity of louseborne pathogens, particularly since World War II ( 27 , 28 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Pubic lice usually are spread through sexual contact and are most common in adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Pubic lice on the eyebrows or eyelashes of children may be a sign of sexual exposure or abuse. (cdc.gov)
  • The bugs provide paleontologists' first glimpse of ancient lice-like parasites that once thrived on larger animals' feathers and possibly hair. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • The first step in controlling lice effectively is to confirm that you are, in fact, dealing with a lice outbreak. (hairfairies.com)
  • Alexandra Morton, B.C. biologist and activist whose work linking sea lice infestation in wild salmon to fish farming in the Broughton Archipelago has drawn international attention and challenged both the salmon farm industry and the government officials who regulate it. (sfu.ca)
  • Lumpfish can efficiently remove sea lice from Atlantic salmon in net-pens, and production of lumpfish in closed fish farms is a new, fast developing industry in Norway. (frontiersin.org)
  • The cleaner fish co-inhabit the net pens with the salmon where they remove lice from the fish's skin. (frontiersin.org)
  • Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1 (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat lice. (drugs.com)
  • Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. (drugs.com)
  • You should not use Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1 if you are allergic to it, or if you have an allergy to chrysanthemums or ragweed. (drugs.com)
  • FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1 will harm an unborn baby. (drugs.com)
  • The shampoo should be used again in 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice. (drugs.com)
  • What should I avoid while using Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1? (drugs.com)
  • Avoid using other medications or skin products on the areas you treat with Good Sense Lice Killing Shampoo, Step 1, unless your doctor tells you to. (drugs.com)
  • All life stages occur on the host, but lice may survive off the host for a period of time. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while it's uncommon, it is possible for lice transmission to occur through sharing common items like hats, scarves, sports equipment and uniforms, hair ribbons, brushes, and combs, or lying on a bed or pillow that was used by someone with an active infestation. (verywellhealth.com)
  • After you have gotten rid of the lice, your goal turns to prevention. (hairfairies.com)
  • Try using tea tree oil or Hair Fairies' Nit-Zapping Clenz Prevention Oil 2 to 3 times a week along the hairline to keep lice away. (hairfairies.com)
  • You may need to use a special lice control spray to treat furniture, mattresses, sports helmets, headphones, and other non-washable items. (drugs.com)
  • We hypothesize that holding infested clothes away from hosts in plastic shopping bags will kill enough lice to control LBRF in Ethiopia. (cdc.gov)
  • To live, lice must feed on blood. (cdc.gov)
  • This would be extremely rare because lice cannot live long away from a warm human body and they do not have feet designed to hold onto or walk on smooth surfaces such as toilet seats. (cdc.gov)
  • Lice live within the microenvironment provided by a host's skin and its hair or feathers, and they are transmitted primarily by contact between hosts. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Only one dose is needed to kill live lice and application time is 10 minutes. (verywellhealth.com)
  • Live lice are hard to find because they avoid light and move quickly. (verywellhealth.com)
  • What are the signs and symptoms of pubic lice? (cdc.gov)
  • Your symptoms may improve before the lice infestation is completely cleared. (drugs.com)
  • To find lice on your child, thoroughly wet their hair (this will slow down lice activity and make them easier to spot). (hairfairies.com)
  • If you find yourself in the middle of a lice outbreak and are not sure what to do, trust the professionals at Hair Fairies to handle the situation for you. (hairfairies.com)
  • Shrewsbury diagnosed eight incidents of liver fluke infestation in cattle in Staffordshire (4), Shropshire (2), Gwynedd (1) and Powys (1). (thecattlesite.com)
  • After you have identified a lice outbreak, the next step is to treat it. (hairfairies.com)
  • There are both OTC and prescription medications available to treat lice. (verywellhealth.com)
  • After you are finished, be sure to wash your hands with our Foaming Eucalyptus Hand Soap to prevent the accidental spread of lice. (hairfairies.com)
  • The predilection site depends on the lice species. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Scientists are not yet sure, however, if the species belongs to the same taxonomical order as modern lice, Phthiraptera. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • One feather shows signs of significant gnawing damage, suggesting that lice had established feather feeding lifestyles in the mid-Cretaceous. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • Lice are abhorred by most persons, and infestation with clothes lice is invariably associated, right or wrong, with low socioeconomic status. (cdc.gov)
  • If the louse falls off a person, it dies within 1-2 days. (cdc.gov)
  • Because adult and nymph lice are very small, move quickly, and avoid light, they may be difficult to find. (cdc.gov)
  • The wet combing method is highly effective for removing lice, but it relies on consistency to work. (hairfairies.com)
  • Pubic lice may be difficult to find because there may be only a few. (cdc.gov)
  • If you think your child has lice, the AAP recommends taking the following steps to check them for an infestation. (verywellhealth.com)