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

Parasitic diseases still pose a serious threat to human and animal health, particularly for
millions of people and their livelihoods in low-income countries. Therefore, research into the …

Infection control is a major issue in clinical practice. The revised third edition of this highly
successful book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of infection …

Pediculosis is an infestation of lice on the body, head, or pubic region that occurs worldwide.
Lice are ectoparasites of the order Phthiraptera that feed on the blood of infested hosts …

Pediculosis and scabies are caused by ectoparasites. Pruritus is the most common
presenting symptom. Head and pubic lice infestations are diagnosed with visualization of …

Summary The ectoparasite Pthirus pubis (PtP), commonly known as the crab or pubic louse,
has plagued primates from prehistoric apes to Homo sapiens. We combed the literature from …

Scabies and hair lice are parasitic diseases that affect human skin and hair, respectively.
The incidence and resistances of these infections are increasing. Tenutex®(disulfiram and …

Ivermectin is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent that interferes with glutamate-gated
chloride channels found in invertebrates but not in vertebrate species. Mass drug …

Objectives: Review the epidemiology of pediculosis. Describe the appropriate history,
physical, and evaluation of pediculosis. Summarize the treatment options available for …

The male genitalia are a common site of dermatoses. Patients with penile diseases often
delay or avoid medical care due to anxiety and embarrassment. In this narrative review, we …