Comparative study of DDT, Carbaryl (Sevin) and actellic (pirimiphos-methyl) in the treatment of Pediculus humanus capitis infestation

A survey of school children from poor socio-economic background in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia showed that Pediculus humanus capitis infestation is much more widespread than otherwise realized. Three insecticides, DDT; Actellic, and Sevin, were tested as pediculicides on 2441 primary school children. Trea...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Public health (London) 1983, Vol.97 (1), p.3-7
Hauptverfasser:	Sinniah, B., Sinniah, D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Carbaryl - pharmacology Child Child, Preschool Clinical Trials as Topic DDT - pharmacology Drug Evaluation Drug Resistance Female Humans Lice Infestations - drug therapy Lice Infestations - epidemiology Malaysia Male Organothiophosphorus Compounds - pharmacology Patient Compliance Pediculus - drug effects Pediculus humanus capitis (Arthropoda) toxicity
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Zusammenfassung:	A survey of school children from poor socio-economic background in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia showed that Pediculus humanus capitis infestation is much more widespread than otherwise realized. Three insecticides, DDT; Actellic, and Sevin, were tested as pediculicides on 2441 primary school children. Treatment with sevin and actellic at 0·5 and 0·4% concentration, respectively, gave a success rate of 100% against adults and nymphs of Pediculus humanus capitis. DDT at a 5% concentration gave a cure rate of 51·3%. The ovicidal and reinfestation rates are also discussed. No adverse side effects were reported from those treated with actellic and sevin.
ISSN:	0033-3506 1476-5616
DOI:	10.1016/S0033-3506(83)80022-5