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Ectoparasitic infestations in homeless children.
Semin Pediatr Infect Dis. 2003 Jan; 14(1):20-4.SP

Abstract

Most human ectoparasites live on the surface of their host and depend on that host to complete their life cycle. The most common ectoparasitic infestations of medical importance in humans include pediculosis, scabies, myiasis, and tungiasis. Different host factors are related, with increased risk of acquiring ectoparasitic infestation occurring among the homeless. Although these ectoparasitic infections can be found worldwide, their prevalence is affected significantly by environmental conditions in different geographical areas. This review focuses on the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of common ectoparasitic infestations among homeless children and their families. The most frequent bacterial infections associated with these infestations also are discussed.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Estrada B
Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36695, USA. bemolina@aol.com

MeSH

AdolescentAnimalsBacterial InfectionsChildFemaleHomeless YouthHumansInsect VectorsLice InfestationsMaleMyiasisPediculusPrevalenceSarcoptes scabieiScabiesSiphonaptera

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

12748918

Citation

Estrada, Benjamin. "Ectoparasitic Infestations in Homeless Children." Seminars in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, vol. 14, no. 1, 2003, pp. 20-4.
Estrada B. Ectoparasitic infestations in homeless children. Semin Pediatr Infect Dis. 2003;14(1):20-4.
Estrada, B. (2003). Ectoparasitic infestations in homeless children. Seminars in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 14(1), 20-4.
Estrada B. Ectoparasitic Infestations in Homeless Children. Semin Pediatr Infect Dis. 2003;14(1):20-4. PubMed PMID: 12748918.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Ectoparasitic infestations in homeless children. A1 - Estrada,Benjamin, PY - 2003/5/16/pubmed PY - 2003/9/13/medline PY - 2003/5/16/entrez SP - 20 EP - 4 JF - Seminars in pediatric infectious diseases JO - Semin Pediatr Infect Dis VL - 14 IS - 1 N2 - Most human ectoparasites live on the surface of their host and depend on that host to complete their life cycle. The most common ectoparasitic infestations of medical importance in humans include pediculosis, scabies, myiasis, and tungiasis. Different host factors are related, with increased risk of acquiring ectoparasitic infestation occurring among the homeless. Although these ectoparasitic infections can be found worldwide, their prevalence is affected significantly by environmental conditions in different geographical areas. This review focuses on the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of common ectoparasitic infestations among homeless children and their families. The most frequent bacterial infections associated with these infestations also are discussed. SN - 1045-1870 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/12748918/Ectoparasitic_infestations_in_homeless_children_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -