Pediculosis capitis grave en una niña inscrita en una guardería

Medina, Ángela Patricia; López, D. Peiteado; Vásquez, Luis Reinel

doi:10.7705/biomedica.4855

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“…Local enlargement of cervical lymph nodes has been observed in some patients. Severe and chronic infestation may lead to anemia and alopecia [13]. Furthermore, the awareness of lice infection may cause stress and emotional tension, leading to irritability and sleeplessness [14,15].…”

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Head Lice Infestation in Schoolchildren, in Poland—Is There a Chance for Change?

Bartosik

Janczaruk

Zając

et al. 2022

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Pediculosis capitis is a current and neglected health issue worldwide. The lack of screening programs contributes to the marginalization of the problem and delays therapeutic measures. Our study aimed to analyze the occurrence of this parasitosis in primary schools in Poland and to determine factors contributing to the persistence of its foci. The research tools were two questionnaires: one for primary school children and the other for school managers. While children answered questions about the epidemiology of pediculosis capitis and expressed their opinion on the hygienic condition of infested persons, the school directors were asked about the occurrence of head lice in schools, preventive measures, and institutions supporting schools in combating the infestation. The survey covered the period 2014–2018. Pediculosis capitis was reported in 87.5% of the schools. The greatest number of cases was reported in the group of 6–9 year-olds (68%). Among 4970 children, 16.7% had no knowledge of head lice; however, 57.1% wanted to increase their awareness of the problem. Campaigns on lice were conducted mainly as a result of emerging pediculosis capitis cases, and most schools could not rely on institutional support. Screening programs and preventive educational campaigns should be part of pediculosis capitis control in Poland.

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Head Lice Infestation in Schoolchildren, in Poland—Is There a Chance for Change?

Bartosik

Janczaruk

Zając

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“…[10][11][12] Although there have been a few cases of pediculosis capitis reported as being causes of IDA, a causal relationship has yet to be established between the two in medical literature. [13][14][15] One reported cause of head lice infestations is poor hygiene. Guss et al conducted a case study series to investigate head lice infestation among homeless people.…”

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10-year-old case report of pediculosis with severe anaemia

Almansoor

Alshoshan

2023

Int J Adv Med

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Excessive consumption of cow milk and menorrhagia are the two most common causes of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in children. However, there have been reported cases of parasitic infestation causing IDA. Pediculus humanus survives on human blood, and prolonged blood loss causes anaemic symptoms. In the current case report, a 10-year-old girl complained of pallor and dizziness. During her physical examination, a head lice infestation was discovered. The patient had no history of chronic illness and used to eat a normal diet that was high in iron. Her haemoglobin level was measured to be 4 g/dl. Doctors determined that the severe iron deficiency was caused due to the head lice infestation. To reach the required haemoglobin level, she was admitted to the hospital and given a blood transfusion. Her head was washed with permethrin 1% shampoo, which removed over 60% of the lice in a single wash. She was instructed to wash her hair with the shampoo again after seven days.

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“…Infestations and reactions to arthropod bites in children are common reasons for presenting to pediatric health professionals 61 . They can result in secondary injuries due to scratches or serious emergent diseases, in addition to severe itching with associated sleep disorders, being a source of significant suffering for patients and family members, as is known in pediculosis by P. humanus capitis [62][63][64] . Despite progressing to more severe conditions, the course of head pediculosis is generally benign if management is timely 15 .…”

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Epidemiological aspects of pediculosis by Pediculus humanus capitis (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) in Minas Gerais: a systematic review

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Background Head lice, or head pediculosis, is a parasitosis considered a serious public health problem that affects mainly resource-limited countries. Objective To describe epidemiological aspects of the pediculosis capitis in Minas Gerais, in Brazil. Method This systematic review was conducted through the standards established by the Preferred Reporting Items in Systematic Reviews and Metanalyses (PRISMA). PubMed, LILACS, and SciELO databases, as well as the gray literature, were searched. Results Nine of 1,167 studies were included, published between 1988 and 2019. These studies reported a total prevalence of parasitosis that ranged from 1.4% to 57.4%. The prevalence of head lice ranged from 0.0% to 66.7% for males and 2.3% to 57.4% for females, thus being higher in black-skinned people (1.4% to 40.3%). Regarding age, the highest prevalence was 10-12 years old (45.3%). As for the characteristics of the hair, there was a greater infestation in people with long (16.0% to 79.5%), wavy (0.0% to 44.7%), dark (0.0% to 36.6%), with low capillary density (35.4%), and thick hair (39.2%). Conclusion Head pediculosis affects both sexes, different ages, and races, representing an important health problem in Minas Gerais, not only due to the presence of ectoparasite but also to the secondary complications that can be generated from this parasitism.

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Pediculosis capitis grave en una niña inscrita en una guardería

Cited by 8 publications

References 20 publications

Head Lice Infestation in Schoolchildren, in Poland—Is There a Chance for Change?

Head Lice Infestation in Schoolchildren, in Poland—Is There a Chance for Change?

10-year-old case report of pediculosis with severe anaemia

Epidemiological aspects of pediculosis by Pediculus humanus capitis (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) in Minas Gerais: a systematic review

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