The prevalence of pediculus humanus capitis among the students of a secondary and three elementary schools in Karsiyaka-Izmir, Turkey.

During November-December 1993, 5347 students of a secondary and 3 elementary schools in Bostanli-Karsiyaka, where socio-economic and cultural status are relatively high, were examined for pediculosis capitis. In 225 students (4.2%) eggs and/or adults were detected. 181 (4.14%) out of 4365 elementary school students and 44 (4.48%) out of 982 secondary school students were infested with Pediculus humanus capitis. Comparison with results of previous results are shown in the text.