Pediculosis capitis is a prevalent and highly communicable condition infesting millions of elementary school students annually. Topical insecticides are the present standard treatment for this condition. Because resistance of head lice to insecticides is a growing concern, assessment of efficacy of pediculicidal and ovicidal activity of the various agents is needed for public health interests. Given the number of anecdotal and market-driven reported studies, assessment of topical lice therapies requires standardized testing. Evaluations based on adaptations of World Health Organization guidelines are not ideal, whereas a protocol reflecting clinical exposure to insecticides is preferable.
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1 March 2001
Recommendation to Standardize Pediculicidal and Ovicidal Testing for Head Lice (Anoplura: Pediculidae)
Craig N. Burkhart,
Craig G. Burkhart
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Journal of Medical Entomology
Vol. 38 • No. 2
March 2001
Vol. 38 • No. 2
March 2001
head lice
ovicidal testing
pediculicidal testing
pediculosis capitis
Pediculus humanus capitis