Publications by authors named "Sara Ismail Mawlud"
Investigation on prevalence, risk factors, and genetic diversity of Pediculus humanus capitis among primary school children.
Ahmed Akil Khudhair Al-Daoody Asmaa Khalis Mohammed Hawri Hawar Mohammed Jabbary Fattma A Ali Hanifa Abdulkareem Ibrahim Sara Ismail Mawlud
Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand)
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- 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.