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Molecular survey of the head louse Pediculus humanus capitis in Thailand and its potential role for transmitting Acinetobacter spp.
Parasites & vectors - 26 Feb 2015
Sunantaraporn Sakone, Sanprasert Vivornpun, Pengsakul Theerakamol, Phumee Atchara, Boonserm Rungfar, Tawatsin Apiwat, Thavara Usavadee, Siriyasatien Padet
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BACKGROUND: Head louse infestation, which is caused by Pediculus humanus capitis, occurs throughout the world. With the advent of molecular techniques, head lice have been classified into three clades. Recent reports have demonstrated that pathogenic organisms could be found in head lice. Head lice and their pathogenic bacteria in Thailand have never been investigated. In this study, we determined the genetic...
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