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Helminth Collection and Identification from Wildlife

Helminth Collection and Identification from Wildlife

Published on: December 14, 2013

Head lice.

Ian F Burgess¹

¹Insect Research & Development Limited, Cambridge, UK.

BMJ Clinical Evidence

|May 18, 2011

Summary

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This systematic review evaluates head lice treatments, finding various interventions like benzyl alcohol, dimeticone, and mechanical removal effective. Safety and efficacy data guide treatment choices for head louse infestations.

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Helminth Collection and Identification from Wildlife

Helminth Collection and Identification from Wildlife

Published on: December 14, 2013

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Parasitology
Public Health

Background:

Head lice diagnosis requires live lice; eggs remain viable for weeks.
School children, especially those with siblings or long hair, are at higher risk.
Lower socioeconomic status is associated with increased infestation risk.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the effects of various treatments for head lice.
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of available interventions.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of 26 studies including systematic reviews, RCTs, and observational studies.
Searched major databases (Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library) up to June 2010.
Included harms alerts from regulatory agencies like FDA and MHRA.

Main Results:

Evidence quality was evaluated using the GRADE system.
A range of treatments were assessed for their effects on head lice.

Conclusions:

Effectiveness and safety data are presented for numerous interventions.
Interventions include chemical treatments (e.g., benzyl alcohol, dimeticone, permethrin, spinosad) and mechanical removal.
Oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole was also reviewed.