The body louse, Pediculus humanus humanus, is a strict human parasite, living and
multiplying in clothing. Louse infestation is associated with cold weather and a lack of …

Background Pediculosis capitis is a common human parasitic infestation in childhood. This
article aims to provide a narrative updated review on the management of pediculosis capitis …

The human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) and body louse (P. humanus corporis
or P. h. humanus) are strict, obligate human ectoparasites that differ mainly in their habitat …

Background Pediculosis capitis and scabies are common parasitic skin diseases, especially
in resource‐poor communities, but data on epidemiology and morbidity are scanty …

Head lice infestation is associated with limited morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety
among parents of school-aged children. Since the 2002 clinical report on head lice was …

Background Human pediculosis is caused by hematophagous lice, which are transmitted
between individuals via direct and/or indirect contact. Despite the public health importance …

Clothing use is an important modern behavior that contributed to the successful expansion
of humans into higher latitudes and cold climates. Previous research suggests that clothing …

Head lice infestation is associated with little morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety
among parents of school-aged children. This statement attempts to clarify issues of …

Head lice infestation is associated with limited morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety
among parents of school-aged children. Since the 2010 clinical report on head lice was …

▪ Abstract Current research on human louse biology has focused on the long-standing
debate about speciation of head and body lice but using new tools of DNA and enzyme …