Basic Information
*When pubic lice become active they bury their heads inside the pubic hair follicles and feed on a persons blood
*Pubic lice is when “crabs” infest your pubic hair as well as potentially other body hair
* Pthirus pubis- is the scientific name for the insect.
How is it Transmitted?
*Pubic lice can be transmitted in many ways
*The most common way to transmit pubic lice is through sexual intercourse
*Another way it can be transmitted although less common is from infested towels and bed sheets clothing or any other fabric that comes into contact with the infested area
Symptoms*It is possible to be infested and have no symptoms
but people with pubic lice usually experience…
*Itchiness ( can worsen at night)
*Lice bites can cause inflammation and discoloration, due to the proteins in the saliva of the lice.
*Because of scratching, the infested area can become raw and cause a secondary bacterial infection.
*Scratching can also cause the pubic lice to spread.
*A Person may not experience symptoms for two to four weeks until the eggs have hatched
How is it Treated *If you suspect pubic lice, you should go
see your doctor.
*If so, your doctor may prescribe a medication or told to buy an over-the-counter medicine.
*There are also shampoos, special cremes and lotions to help eliminate the pubic lice
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Where is Pubic Lice Found?
*Contrary to popular belief pubic lice can also be found in…..
*Chest hair
*Eye lashes
*Beard/mustache
*Underarm hair
*Eye brows
Where did Pubic Lice Come from?
*It is believed pubic lice were transmitted to humans through infested gorillas.
*Humans who ingested infested gorillas or slept in gorilla nests.
*Over 3 million years ago
Common Myths About Pubic Lice
*They can live on toilet seats.
• If pubic lice fall off they die in less than 48 hours
• Pubic lice have feet specialized for gripping pubic hair so they can not stick to flat surface such as toilet seats
* Shaving off my pubic hair will get rid of “crabs”
• Since crabs can infest other areas of the body they can easily migrate to another location therefore shaving pubic hair is not really a solution
Common Myths About Pubic Lice
*The only way to get rid of pubic lice is to use harsh pesticide shampoo
• There are other treatments that are much safer then this method
• Louse may not be affected by this method because they are becoming resistant to these treatments
Common Myths About Pubic Lice
*Lice can jump or fly
• All ice including crabs cannot jump or fly, only crawl