Epidemiology of Head Lice Infestation in Primary SchoolPupils, in Khajeh City, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran

• Main Authors: M Shayeghi (Author), A Paksa (Author), Y Salim abadi (Author), A Sanei dehkoordi (Author), A Ahmadi (Author), M Eshaghi (Author), S Bazrafkan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Pediculus capitis (Anoplura: Pediculidae) or head louse is an obligate ectoparasite transmitted mainly through physical contact. This study was conducted to survey the prevalence of head lice infestation rate and some risk factors in Primary School pupils, in Khajeh City East Azerbaijan...