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Crabs Overview ... There are thousands of types of lice, some of which have developed an attraction to humans. The official name for the organism responsible for pubic lice is Pthirus pubis. Other lice that often infect humans are Pediculus humanus capitis (head lice) and Pediculus humanus corporis (body lice).
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www.emedicinehealth.com/crabs/article_em.htm
www.emedicinehealth.com/crabs/article_em.htm
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What are pubic lice?; Also called "crabs," pubic lice are parasitic insects found in the genital area of humans. Infection is common and ... This isn't likely, since lice cannot live long away from a warm human body. Also, lice do not have feet designed to walk or hold onto smooth surfaces such as toilet seats.
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www.medicinenet.com/pubic_lice_crabs/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/pubic_lice_crabs/article.htm
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For both head lice and body lice, transmission can occur during direct contact with an infested individual. Sharing of clothing and combs or brushes may also result in transmission of these insects. ... You are Here: Home Page > Communicable Disease > Pediculosis (lice, head lice, body lice, pubic lice, cooties, crabs)
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www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/pediculosi...
www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/pediculosis/fact_sheet.htm
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Pediculosis (lice, head lice, body lice, pubic lice, cooties, crabs); Last Reviewed: November 2006; What is pediculosis? Pediculosis is an infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or adults of lice.
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www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/pediculosi...
www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/pediculosis/docs/fact_sheet.pdf
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Once they are on a person's body, the insects live by sucking blood from their host. Pubic lice are sometimes called "crabs" because when seen under a microscope they look like tiny crabs.
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kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/std_lice.html
kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/std_lice.html
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Pubic lice infect hairy parts of the body, especially around the pubic area. They look like small scabs to the naked eye. Their eggs (called “nits”) can be seen on hair close to the skin as little ... Home > Health Guides by Topic > Sexuality & Sexual Health > STDs and Other Infections > STDs > Pubic Lice ("Crabs")
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www.youngwomenshealth.org/pubic-lice.html
www.youngwomenshealth.org/pubic-lice.html
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Pubic Lice Infestation; (Phthiriasis) ... Please update your bookmarks or links. ... Home | Professional Info | Public Info ; About DPD | Recent Publications | DPD Search...
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www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/lice/factsht_pubic_lic...
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/lice/factsht_pubic_lice.htm
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Pediculosis is a skin inflammation caused by tiny parasites (lice) that live on the body or in clothing. ... MEDICATION; Your doctor may prescribe anti-lice (pediculocide) cream, lotion, or shampoo. Apply creams or lotions to your child's infected body parts according to instructions. To use the shampoo:
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www.healthse.com/kids/pedillsymp265.php
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Crab louse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The pubic or crab louse , colloquially termed " crabs " or " Fullers " ( Pthirus pubis , commonly misspelled Phthirus pubis ) is a parasitic insect species notorious for infesting human geni...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crab_louse
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