Increasing trend of pediculosis (Pediculus Humanus Capitis) in Lamerd, Farashband, and Marvdasht Cities, Southern Iran
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Research/Original Article (دارای رتبه معتبر)
Abstract:
Aim: The aim of this study was to report the trend of pediculosis among people in Lamerd, Farashband, and Marvdasht cities, Southern Iran.
Materials And Methods
This study was a retrospective study of patients with a definite diagnosis of Pediculus humanus capitis in 20122015. Information recorded for each patient included the gender, age, residence, and the season of diagnosis.Results
In Lamerd, Marvdasht, and Farashband, the total numbers of pediculosis cases were 1675, 954, and 509 cases, respectively. In those three cities, the highest number of cases was found in the year 2015 (1568 n) and lowest was in 2012 (431 n). This difference was statistically significant (P Conclusions
The results showed that the disease trend is increasing in recent years. Advance in socioeconomic conditions and also implementing health education programs for kids, parents, and sick people may help in controlling this disease. Keywords:
Epidemiology , Fars , Iran , pediculosis
Language:
English
Published:
International Archives of Health Sciences, Volume:5 Issue: 2, Apr-Jun 2018
Page:
38
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