Pediculus humanus capitis on children in Mahé, Seychelles.
The incidence of Pediculus humanus capitis infestation in pre-school and schoolchildren in Mahé, Seychelles, was investigated. High infestation rates were discovered, particularly in urban schoolchildren at district schools. Infestation in pre-schoolchildren increased with age. Girls were more infested than boys. Control of infestation will not be possible using only the child health service and the school health service. A combined approach is necessary based on the family unit.
D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007223:Infant; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D012574:Schools; D012737:Sex Factors; D012750:Seychelles