The epidemic typhus and trench fever are risk for public health due to increased migration in southeast of Turkey.

Pediculus humanus capitis is a small ectoparasitic insect that has lived and feds on human beings for thousands of years. Molecular techniques have been used for Pediculus species identification and evolutionary, phylogenic, and ecological studies. A total of 23 adults of P.

Pediculosis capitis is a growing neglected infestation due to migration in southeast Turkey.

Demographic, socio-economical, and environmental changes affecting prevalence of Pediculosis capitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of P. capitis and external factors affecting the distribution of P.