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Pubic lice: Also called "crabs," pubic lice are parasitic insects found in the genital area of humans. Infection is common and found worldwide. ... more about Pubic lice.
Pubic lice: Lice in pubic area that are spread sexually. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pubic lice is available below.
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Also called "crabs," pubic lice are parasitic insects found in the genital area of humans. Infection is common and found worldwide. (Source: excerpt from Pubic Lice or "Crabs": DPD)
Pubic lice (pediculosis pubis or crab lice) are very tiny insects that infest the pubic hair and survive by feeding on human blood. These parasites are most often spread by sexual contact; in a few cases, they may be picked up through contact with infested bedding or clothing. An estimated 3 million people with new cases of the infestation are treated each year in the United States. (Source: excerpt from Other Important STDS, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
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