ABSTRACT

In this study, in the program of the special study module No: 74, 68 students, who attended the Izmir Konak Yüzbaşı Şerafettin Primary School were examined for Pediculus humanus capitis in March 2005. Twenty female students had pediculosis capitis, but no male students were infested. The infestation rate in the girls was 55.5%. Positive cases were treated and 35.0% were found to be cured during a control performed one week later.