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

Author(s):

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

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

3. 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.

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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