Publication: Pediculosis
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2018-02
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El agente causante de la pediculosis se denomina Pediculus humanus capitis. Este parásito se transmite por contacto directo cabeza-cabeza o por el intercambio de objetos que estén en contacto con la misma. Las hembras ponen las liendres próximas a la raíz del cuero cabelludo. De estas liendres nacen las ninfas que tras un par de semanas alcanzan el estado adulto. Estos piojos necesitan unas condiciones específicas de humedad y de temperatura, pereciendo si no son favorables.
La pediculosis es un problema mundial que afecta especialmente a los niños y más en concreto a las niñas. El diagnóstico más efectivo se basa en el peinado exhaustivo con lendrera, el cual sirve a su vez de tratamiento complementario. Para el tratamiento en sí existe una gran variedad de productos tanto pediculicidas como no pediculicidas, además de métodos alternativos como centros especializados en la eliminación de piojos. También existen productos de prevención aunque su eficacia no ha sido demostrada.
The agent that causes the pediculosis is called Pediculus humanus capitis. This parasite is transmitted by direct head-to-head contact or by the exchange of objects that are in contact with it. The females place the nits next to the scalp root. From these nits are born the nymphs that after a couple of weeks reach the adult stage. These lice need specific conditions of humidity and temperature, perishing if they are not adequate. Pediculosis is a worldwide problem that especially affects children and more specifically girls. The most effective diagnosis is based on the exhaustive combing with a special comb, which also serves as complementary treatment. For the treatment itself there is a wide variety of products, pediculicides and non-pediculicides, as well as alternative methods such as centers specialized in the elimination of head lice. There are also prevention products but their effectiveness has not been proven.
The agent that causes the pediculosis is called Pediculus humanus capitis. This parasite is transmitted by direct head-to-head contact or by the exchange of objects that are in contact with it. The females place the nits next to the scalp root. From these nits are born the nymphs that after a couple of weeks reach the adult stage. These lice need specific conditions of humidity and temperature, perishing if they are not adequate. Pediculosis is a worldwide problem that especially affects children and more specifically girls. The most effective diagnosis is based on the exhaustive combing with a special comb, which also serves as complementary treatment. For the treatment itself there is a wide variety of products, pediculicides and non-pediculicides, as well as alternative methods such as centers specialized in the elimination of head lice. There are also prevention products but their effectiveness has not been proven.