Phthirus pubis

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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