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First exploratory study of bacterial pathogens and endosymbionts in head lice from a Mayan community in southern Mexico
21 Jun 2022
Abstract excerpt
Lice represent one of the most neglected group of vectors worldwide, particularly in Latin America. Records of bacterial agents related to head lice are non-existent in this region of the continent. Many of these communities often do not have adequate access to public services and/or health protection. The normalization of this condition prevents them from manifesting discomfort, such as bites and itching, which...
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