Novel knockdown resistance mutations in human lice: artifacts or emerging resistance?

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Abstract

An exceptionally high number of novel mutations within domain II of the voltage-gated sodium channel have been reported in human lice from Iran and Saudi Arabia. We critically evaluate these reports, highlighting that many of them may be methodological artifacts, and urge rigorous confirmation before assigning biological significance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)521-524
Number of pages4
JournalTrends In Parasitology
Volume41
Issue number7
Early online date5 Jun 2025
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2025

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    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • human lice
  • kdr mutations
  • pyrethroid resistance
  • VGSC

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