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THE PREVALENCE OF HUMAN PEDICULOSIS IN KOT ADDU DISTRICT MUZZAFFARGARH (PUNJAB) PAKISTAN
F. Bibi, Z. Tasawar* and Z. Ali**
Department of Wildlife and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Pakistan*
Institute of Pure and Applied Biology, Bhauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan
**Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, PakistanCorresponding e-mail: fehmida01@gmail.com
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.
Key words: pediculosis, age, humans, prevalence, relationship, sex. |
