Pediculosis capitis in Benghazi, Libya. A school survey.
Int J Dermatol
; 27(3): 165-6, 1988 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-3259557
ABSTRACT
A school survey of pediculosis capitis in Benghazi, Libya, revealed an alarmingly high prevalence of 78.6%. The percentage of infestation was 67.2% for boys and 88.1% for girls. It was more frequent in schools located in rural areas (85.55%) as compared with those in urban areas (44.28%). There was no significant difference in infestation in younger and older children of either sex. Besides other factors for such a high prevalence, the lack of health education of family members may play a crucial role in transference and louse infestation.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infestaciones por Piojos
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Dermatol
Año:
1988
Tipo del documento:
Article