The Attractivity of the Head Louse, Pediculus humanus capitis (Pediculidae: Anoplura) to Isolated Compounds and Blends of Human Skin
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjac041
Abstract: Abstract Human head lice Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) are ectoparasites that cause pediculosis, a global scale disease mainly found in school-age children. Previous works from our laboratory found nonanal, sulcatone, and geranylacetone… read more here.
Keywords: head; isolated compounds; pediculus humanus; humanus capitis ... See more keywords
The unusual reproductive system of head and body lice (Pediculus humanus)
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DOI: 10.1111/mve.12287
Abstract: Insect reproduction is extremely variable, but the implications of alternative genetic systems are often overlooked in studies on the evolution of insecticide resistance. Both ecotypes of Pediculus humanus (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae), the human head and body… read more here.
Keywords: head body; pediculus humanus; system; body lice ... See more keywords
Molecular analysis of mitochrondrial cytb of Pediculus humanus capitis in Thailand revealed potential historical connection with South Asia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257024
Abstract: Background Pediculus humanus capitis or head louse is an obligate ectoparasite and its infestation remains a major public health issue worldwide. Molecular analysis divides head lice into six clades and intra-clade genetic differences have been… read more here.
Keywords: head; pediculus humanus; analysis; head lice ... See more keywords
High Genetic Diversity and Rickettsia felis in Pediculus humanus Lice Infesting Mbuti (pygmy people), -Democratic Republic of Congo
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.834388
Abstract: Pediculus humanus is an obligate bloodsucking parasite of humans that has two ecotypes, the head louse and the body louse, which share an intimate history of coevolution with their human host. In the present work,… read more here.
Keywords: diversity; pediculus humanus; lice; high genetic ... See more keywords