Anemia, parasitic infections and some risk factors among physical education female students in Alexandria.

The present study was a cross-sectional one, carried out to estimate the percentages of anemia and parasites among students of Faculty of Physical Education for girls and some of their related factors. A predesigned questionnaire was completed by the researchers through face-to-face meetings to collect data concerning age, menstruation history and some dietary habits. Blood samples were taken by finger pricks to estimate hemoglobin (Hb) concentration level (gm/dl).

Pediculicidal activity of certain plant essential oils against head lice Pediculus humanus capitis.

This paper reports the pediculicidal activity of certain monoterpenoids of plant essential oils compared to several anti-head lice formulations. It also reports the molecular features required for a chemical to kill head lice. Live adult Pediculus humanus capitus were collected from children living in the Qabary area, Alexandria, Egypt and used in in vitro bioassays.

Current status of S. mansoni infection in El-Prince village, Alexandria Governorate.

The present work was implemented to determine the current status of Schistosoma mansoni infection in "El-Prince" village, near Alexandria, which was studied before as a control village between 1985 and 1990. Stool examination was performed on 571 of the inhabitants by Kato thick smear technique and intensity of infection was determined. Prevalence was found to be 15.

Seropositivity of toxoplasmosis in patients with schizophrenia.

Recent studies indicate that infectious agents may contribute to some cases of schizophrenia. In animals, infections with Toxoplasma gondii can alter behavior and neurotransmitter function. In humans, acute infection can produce psychotic symptoms similar to those displayed by persons with schizophrenia.

Vegetable-transmitted parasites among inhabitants of El-Prince, Alexandria and its relation to housewives' knowledge and practices.

In the present study, stool samples were obtained from 575 individuals from El-Prince, a suburban village of Alexandria, Egypt to detect helminthic eggs and protozoan cysts. The results showed that, 35.7% of the sample had at least one vegetable-transmitted parasite, the highest percentage (46.