War to the Last Itch

Synopsis
Describes the probable incidence of head-louse infection in the United Kingdom and examines with close-up photography various stages in the life history of the head louse. Examines methods of detection and treatment, looks at research on the development of appropriate new insecticides and discusses the problems of development of immunity to insecticides by the parasite.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 16 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 16 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1973
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
1st-year medical students; 1st-year students of applied biology and applied entomology; elementary courses dealing with public health.*
Subjects
Biology; Medical sciences
Keywords
hair; head lice; parasitic animals

Credits

Director
Alastair MacEwen
Producer
Michael Cockburn
Contributor
John Maunder

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Distributor

Name

Darvill Associates

Phone
01494 783643
Fax
01494 784873
Address
Chesham
Bucks
HP5 2SG
Notes
Closed down about 1998

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