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Prevalence and associated factors of head lice infestation among primary school children in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC Public Health
August 2024
Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, P.O. Box: 40, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Article Synopsis
- Head lice infestation is a significant issue among primary school children in low and middle-income countries, impacting their health and academic success, yet consistent data on its prevalence remains lacking.
- This study reviewed 39 articles from various databases to analyze the prevalence and risk factors associated with head lice among affected children, adhering to systematic review guidelines.
- The findings revealed that nearly 20% of children were infested, with girls being 3.71 times more likely to have head lice compared to boys, indicating specific demographics may be more affected.
Bartonella quintana detection among arthropods and their hosts: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Parasit Vectors
August 2024
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium.
Article Synopsis
- Bartonella quintana is a bacterium transmitted by body lice, causing serious health issues like bacteremia and infective endocarditis, which affects people, particularly in marginalized communities.
- A comprehensive review of literature from various databases revealed that B. quintana DNA was found in multiple types of arthropods across 37 countries, with specific focus on body and head lice.
- Analysis showed a global prevalence estimate of B. quintana DNA in tested arthropods, with higher detection rates in body lice compared to head lice, indicating a significant public health concern related to vector-borne diseases, especially in low-resource environments.
Dermatologic Care for Refugees: Effective Management of Scabies and Pediculosis.
Cutis
April 2024
Alexis G. Strahan is from the Mercer University School of Medicine, Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Elston is from the Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
There is a large burden of treatable dermatologic conditions in refugee populations. Parasitic infestations are particularly common when there are barriers to basic hygiene, crowded living or travel conditions, and lack of access to health care. Body lice are associated with anemia and can transmit a variety of diseases; chronic impetigo secondary to scabies is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease globally.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Use of Rabbits Used to Propagate Human Lice for Research.
Comp Med
June 2024
Animal Care Center, St. Johnâ-™s University, Jamaica, New York.
Article Synopsis
- Trench fever, epidemic typhus, and relapsing fever are diseases transmitted by human lice, which thrive in conditions like war and overcrowding, despite being less common now.
- The body louse and head louse are closely related and now seen as variations of the same species, but research predominantly uses body lice for studies since no suitable models for head lice exist.
- The review discusses laboratory methods for breeding body lice and highlights important research areas such as treatment development, understanding immunity, and the lice's role in disease transmission, along with ethical concerns about the use of live rabbits in research.
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