LICE? UNDERSTAND AND OVERCOME THE PROBLEM. AN INFORMATION GUIDE.

Lice infestation is a common parasitic problem that also has a social dimension. Although it is no longer a serious threat to health, its appearance often causes anxiety, shame, and absences from school or work. Lice infestation is not just a matter of personal hygiene and can affect anyone, regardless of their environment.

• Characteristics of lice: Biology, physiology, habits, and life cycle of the parasite.
• Lice associated with humans: Head louse, body louse, and pubic louse.
• Parasitism of lice: Characteristics and effects.
• Lice infestations: Characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control.
• Status of lice infestation in Poland: Guidelines for schools, teachers, and educational institutions.

This publication is primarily aimed at those responsible for care, upbringing, and education, such as teachers, educators, parents, and guardians. It is also intended for those responsible for prevention activities and for all those who are affected or may be affected by this problem.

The book discusses in detail the biology and physiology of lice, their habits, and adaptive mechanisms to parasitic life. It also presents various forms of human lice, including head, body, and pubic lice, and their impact on human health and well-being. In addition, the publication contains comprehensive information on lice infestation, including its characteristics, symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment, and prevention.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, known for its high-quality scientific and educational publications, provides readers with a practical guide that will help them understand the problem of lice infestation and effectively counteract it. This book is a valuable source of knowledge for all those who want to expand their knowledge about parasites and related diseases. Thanks to it, you can obtain the necessary information to effectively protect yourself and your loved ones from lice infestation.

The publication also contains detailed guidelines for educational institutions, developed based on the position of the Department of Mother and Child in the Ministry of Health. Thanks to this, teachers and educators can effectively implement prevention activities and combat lice infestation in schools and kindergartens. This guide is an invaluable tool in the fight against this widespread parasitic problem.

Technical data:

• Pages: 72
• Format: 205x146 mm
• Year of publication: 2014
• Binding: Brochure
• Publisher: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN