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There are a few ways to transmit pubic lice. One is that it may be transmitted during sexual activity. Another is that you may get it by touching a contaminated object with your pubic area.
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Causes of Pubic Lice may be: - Being a sexually-active adolescent. - Having multiple sexual partners. - Having sexual contact with an infected person. - Sharing bedding or clothing with an infected person.
Crabs (Public Lice)
This is not an epidemic, although it is a growing problem. Approx 1 in 90 or 1.10% or 3 million people in USA have pubic lice. This is a growing problem because sex is very common in our society. The impact is not as great as you may think because there is a below 1% chance of death.
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The main thing that one must do to prevent the spread of pubic lice is to first inform their partner (if sexually active), and second, inform the doctor
Symptoms Include: - Eggs (nits) or actual adult lice may be seen. - Itching in area covered by pubic hair (often gets worse at night). - Skin reaction that is bluish-gray in color. - Sores (lesions) in the genital area due to bites and scratching.
There are many different types of treatment for pubic lice. One simple option is to by a medicated lice shampoo. One has to get this type of medication prescribed from a doctor.
Pubic lice are not necessarily harmful. The main problem with pubic lice is that it causes great irritation and can sometimes leave the person with infected bites.
Symptoms may sometimes take as long as 2-4 weeks to show, which is when the eggs hatch
Phthirus Pubis
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