Genetic diversity, microbiome composition and socio-sanitary predictors of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) among disadvantaged children in Klang Valley, Malaysia.

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Pediculosis capitis remains a neglected public health issue in Malaysia, particularly among disadvantaged children. While the genetic diversity of head lice is well studied, their associated microbiome and links to socio-sanitary conditions remain unclear. This study examined 266 children from ten children's establishments in Klang Valley and Greater Kuala Lumpur, of whom 89 (33.46%) were positive for pediculosis...

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