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Comparative efficacy of commercial combs in removing head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae)
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2013-03Registro en:
Gallardo, Anabella Beatriz; Toloza, Ariel Ceferino; Vassena, Claudia Viviana; Picollo, Maria Ines; Mougabure Cueto, Gastón Adolfo; Comparative efficacy of commercial combs in removing head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae); Springer; Parasitology Research; 112; 3; 3-2013; 1363-1366
0932-0113
CONICET Digital
CONICET
Autor
Gallardo, Anabella Beatriz
Toloza, Ariel Ceferino
Vassena, Claudia Viviana
Picollo, Maria Ines
Mougabure Cueto, Gastón Adolfo
Resumen
The use of a fine comb for removing lice from the head of the human host is a relevant tool both in the diagnosis of infestations and as part of an integrated control strategy of head lice. The effectiveness of a fine comb depends, in part, on the design and material they are built. The aim of this study was to compare in vivo the efficacy of metal and plastic combs that are currently used in the removal of head lice and eggs worldwide. The space between comb teeth and the length was 0.23 and 13 mm in KSL® plastic, 0.3 and 10.7 mm in NOPUCID® plastic, 0.15 and 31 mm in KSL® metal and 0.09 and 37 mm in ASSY® metal. The assays were performed comparing the combs in pairs: (a) KSL® vs. NOPUCID® plastic combs, (b) KSL® vs. ASSY® metal combs and (c) KSL® plastic comb vs. ASSY® metal comb. The most effective plastic comb was KSL®, removing a higher number of individuals of all stages. The most effective metal comb was ASSY®, removing more insects of all stages (except adults). The comparative test between KSL® plastic and ASSY® metal showed that ASSY® was the most effective in removing head lice and their eggs.