Phthirus pubis

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Phthirus pubis / (Redirected from Pubic louse)

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Also known as crabs
Transmitted person-to-person, primarily by sexual contact
Causes pruritis
Diagnosis is made by identification of lice or nits
Patient should be screened for other sexually-transmitted infections
Treatment is with permethrin

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Ectoparasites