Fomite transmission in head lice

Head Lice

“…16 Indirect spread through contact with personal belongings of an infested individual (combs, brushes, hats) is much less likely but may occur rarely. 17 Lice found on combs are likely to be injured or dead, 18 and a healthy louse is not likely to leave a healthy head unless there is a heavy infestation. 19 This is further illustrated by 2 studies from Australia.…”

Examining the prevalence rate of Pediculus capitis infestation according to sex and social factors in primary school children

“…Head louse prevalence in school-age children is more common. Every year more than 12 millions of cases have been reported in the United States alone and in Belgium, 8.9% of children within the age group 2.5 to 12 are infested to head louse [2][3][4] . A study in Turkey reported that 16.6% of children in Izmir were infested to head louse [5] .…”

Head Lice

“…9,11 Indirect spread through contact with personal belongings of an infested individual (combs, brushes, hats) is much less likely to occur. 12 Lice found on combs are likely to be injured or dead, 13 and a louse is not likely to leave a healthy head unless there is a heavy infestation. 14 In 1 study, live lice were found on only 4% of pillowcases used by infested volunteers.…”