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What is pubic lice?

Pubic lice (also called crab lice or "crabs") are parasitic insects found primarily in the pubic or genital area of humans. Pubic lice may occasionally be found on other coarse body hair, such as hair on the legs, armpits, mustache, beard, eyebrows, or eyelashes.

Either of two small wingless parasitic insects that live on the skin of mammals and birds:

What are the symptoms of pubic lice?

Itching in the genital area and visible nits (lice eggs) or crawling lice.

Symptoms include itching, visible lice on the scalp and lice eggs (nits) on the hair shafts.

How is pubic lice diagnosed?

Diagnosis. Pubic lice are short and crab-like and appear very different from head and body lice. Pubic lice infestation is diagnosed by finding a “crab” louse or eggs on hair in the pubic region or, less commonly, elsewhere on the body

The diagnosis of head lice infestation is best made by finding a live nymph or adult louse on the scalp or hair of a person

How is public lice spread?

Pubic lice usually spread through sexual contact and are most common in adults. Pubic lice found on children may be a sign of sexual exposure or abuse.

By crawling; they cannot hop or fly. ... Anyone who comes in head-to-head contact with someone who already has head lice is at greatest risk.

How can you treat pubic lice?

Remove the egg, stop the spread and follow up with a doctor

By going to the doctor and getting medicine

How can public lice be prevented?

To prevent pubic lice infestation, avoid having sexual contact or sharing bedding or clothing with anyone who has an infestation. If you are being treated for pubic lice, all sexual partners must also be treated.

To reduce the chance of you or your child catching a case of head lice, start by not sharing items that touch the head.

Bibliography

- http://www.healthline.com/health/lice/head-lice-prevention

- http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pubic-lice-crabs/manage/ptc-20165612

- http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/crabs-treatment

Bibliography

- http://www.healthline.com/health/lice/head-lice-prevention

- http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pubic-lice-crabs/manage/ptc-20165612

- http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/crabs-treatment

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