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  • Epidemiology
  • Parasitology
  • Public Health

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  • Pediculosis, caused by head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), is a common worldwide infestation among school-aged children.
  • Transmission primarily occurs through direct head-to-head contact, facilitated by close proximity in school settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 mandatory isolation measures on the prevalence of head lice in school-aged children.
  • To compare head lice prevalence during lockdown with pre-lockdown data and analyze the effectiveness of control strategies.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was conducted to collect data on head lice prevalence, control strategies, and insect counts from parents.
  • Data from 627 surveys, encompassing 1118 children, were analyzed to assess changes in prevalence before and during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Main Results:

  • Head lice prevalence decreased significantly from 69.6% before lockdown to 43.9% during the mandatory isolation period.
  • Households with up to two children demonstrated more effective head lice control compared to households with three or more children.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides the first analysis of head lice prevalence during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a significant reduction.
  • Social distancing measures effectively impacted head louse population dynamics, suggesting potential for future control strategies.