Publications by authors named "Ahmed Akil Khudhair Al-Daoody"
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- Pediculosis, caused by the head louse Pediculus humanus capitis, is a widespread issue, especially among elementary school children, and this study in Erbil aimed to explore its prevalence and genetic diversity.
- Conducted from October to December 2019, the study included 1,100 children aged 6-12, finding an overall infestation rate of 21.27%, with higher rates in females (34.93%) and those with longer or curly hair.
- Genetic analysis revealed various clades of lice, indicating potential diversity, with most infestations occurring in rural areas, highlighting significant risk factors such as gender, age, hair length, and type.
Background: Enterobius vermicularis is an intestinal helminthic parasite that causes a gastrointestinal infection called enterobiasis. Children are more susceptible to infection than adults. The current study aimed to explore the prevalence of E.
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