Prevalence and monthly distribution of head lice using two diagnostic procedures in several age groups in Uberlândia, State of Minas Gerais, Southeastern Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 40(2): 247-249, mar.-abr. 2007. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Some epidemiological characteristics of head lice, Pediculus capitis, were studied using two procedures cut hair analysis and head inspection. Higher prevalence rates were observed in the middle and at the end of the school terms. Both procedures indicated that children were the main reservoir for this type of pediculosis in Uberlândia.
RESUMO
Alguns aspectos da epidemiologia do piolho da cabeça, Pediculus capitis, foram estudados usando dois procedimentos análise de cabelos cortados e inspeção das cabeças. As mais altas prevalências foram observadas no meio e no final dos semestres escolares. Ambos os procedimentos apontaram as crianças como o principal reservatório desta pediculose em Uberlândia.
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Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Pediculus
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Scalp Dermatoses
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged, 80 and over
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Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia/BR
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Universidade Federal de Uberlândia/BR