What disease is caused by Pediculus humanus capitis?
Body and head lice (Pediculus humanus humanus and P. h. capitis, respectively) cause a condition in humans known as Pediculosis. Although body lice are usually found on the torso, and head lice are found on the head and face, both species may change location.
What type of infection is Pediculus capitis?
Head lice (pediculosis capitis) is a common, highly contagious infection that often occurs in nurseries, day care centers, and schools. It is caused by infestation with the human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, and it is usually very itchy. Lice are very small insects that feed on human blood.
What causes pediculosis capitis?
Pediculosis capitis is a common condition caused by infestation of the hair and scalp by Pediculus humanus capitis (the head louse), one of three distinct varieties of lice specifically parasitic for humans (figure 1) [1].
What is the total magnification of Pediculus humanus capitis viewed under HPO?
100x
All were measured and photographed under a Primo Star microscopy associated with Zen® software (Carl Zeiss), in a final magnification of 100x. Infestation profile: In order to analyze the infestation profile, ten hair shafts with nits were separated randomly from each fragment and measured.
What are the three types of pediculosis?
Parasites – Lice
- Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse),
- Pediculus humanus corporis (body louse, clothes louse), and.
- Pthirus pubis (“crab” louse, pubic louse).
Is Pediculosis viral or bacterial?
An infestation of head lice most often affects children and usually results from the direct transfer of lice from the hair of one person to the hair of another. A head-lice infestation isn’t a sign of poor personal hygiene or an unclean living environment. Head lice don’t carry bacterial or viral infectious diseases.
What keeps lice away from hair?
Coconut, tea tree oil, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, lemon grass, and peppermint are scents popularly believed to repel lice. Using any coconut scented shampoo and conditioner is an easy way to increase your defense.