The prevalence of human Pediculosis in Kot Addu district Muzzaffargarh (Punjab) Pakistan | Journal of Animal and Plant sciences 2011

Author(s)

F. Bibi Department of Wildlife and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Pakistan

Z. Tasawar Institute of Pure and Applied Biology, Bhauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan

Z. Ali Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

During the present study, 500 hosts were examined for Pediculosis capitis in Kot Addu (Punjab: Pakistan). The survey was conducted from November 2005 to June 2006. Out of 500 hosts, 291 (58.2%) were infested with P. capitis. The lice were more prevalent in female hosts (70.81%) as compared to male hosts 47.94%. The prevalence of P. capitis was highest (80%) in age group of 61-75 years and lowest (46.22%) in age group of 31-45 years.

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Page(s) 364-367

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Published Journal: Journal of Animal and Plant sciences, Volume: 21, Issue: 2S, Year: 2011

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