Large-scale measures applied in the elimination of severe head louse infestation in south Sudan, using pyrethrum and synergists.
For the elimination of head-body lice in various villages in the Melut District in South Sudan the application of Pyrethrum louse shampoo and Pyrethrum spray proved highly effective. Clothing were also placed in Pyrethrum suspensions.
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Institute of Hygiene, University of Graz, Austria.
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D000336:Aerosols; D001494:Baths; D006801:Humans; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011722:Pyrethrins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013397:Sudan
D000336:Aerosols; D011722:Pyrethrins