ISSN 2360-7920
Abstract
Head lice are found all throughout the world and are considered a major health concern in many countries. One obligatory ectoparasite of humans is the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). (Buxton et al., 1947). Head lice are wingless insects that only consume human blood and live their whole lives on the scalp (Buxton et al., 1947). Because of their short, stumpy legs, head lice are unable to jump or even walk effectively on level surfaces. They are also unable to fly (Maunder, J. W. 1983). Estimating the prevalence of head lice infestations and the factors that contribute to it is the goal of studies. During the present studies, the frequency of head lice infestation with the consent of the students was collected on a random basis. In order to determine the incidence of head lice infestations, out of the 624 elementary school students, twenty-seven (27 cases) involving elementary school pupils in Latifabad, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan, (ranging in grade from one to six), were observed during the current study. Children and families may experience worry, diminished self-esteem, and missed school time as a result of head lice. Children frequently get head lice, particularly in low-income nations and rural settings.
Keywords: Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), frequency, Infestation, Latifabad, elementary School,
District Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan