Prevalence of head louse (Pediculus capitis) infestation among inhabitants of the Niger Delta.
The prevalence of head louse Pediculus capitis Deg. among inhabitants of the Niger Delta was investigated. 5.7% of 7,360 subjects harboured head lice. The infestation was highest among the 6-13 year age group (13.5%) and decreased progressively with increase in age of the subjects. Overall, more female subjects than male subjects harboured lice. The present study establishes the need for anti-louse campaign in the study area to reduce human sufferings caused by head louse particularly among children of primary and post-primary school age.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair; D006203:Hair Preparations; D006801:Humans; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria; D012535:Scalp; D012737:Sex Factors
D006203:Hair Preparations