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Pediculosis pubis (also known as "crabs" and "pubic lice") is an infestation by the pubic louse, Pthirus pubis, a wingless insect which feeds on blood and lays its eggs (nits) on mainly pubic hair. Less commonly, hair near the anus, armpit, beard, eyebrows, moustache, and eyelashes may be involved.
The crab louse or pubic louse (Pthirus pubis) is an insect that is an obligate ectoparasite of humans, feeding exclusively on blood. [2] The crab louse usually is found in the person's pubic hair . Although the louse cannot jump, it can also live in other areas of the body that are covered with coarse hair, such as the perianal area , the ...
Pubic lice fall within the Pthirus pubis family of louse, different from head lice. Learn how you can get crabs and what to do once you see them.
P. gorillae and P. pubis (the crab louse) are the only known species that belong to the genus Pthirus, often incorrectly spelled as Phthirus (the Greek word for louse is phthir). [3] It is suggested that it is transmitted among its hosts by social grooming, shared bedding and sexual contact. [4] All species of sucking lice feed on blood. [5]
Pediculosis is an infestation of lice from the sub-order Anoplura, family Pediculidae. Accordingly, the infestation with head lice is named pediculosis capitis, while this with body lice, pediculosis corporis.
Jock itch isn't the only reason men develop a rash in their groin area. Here’s how to find what’s causing your itchy crotch and itchy balls, plus treatments.
Pediculosis pubis, commonly called crabs, is a disease caused by the crab louse an ectoparasite. [71] When the pubic hair is infested, the irritation produced can be intense. [71] Scabies, also known as the "seven year itch", is caused by another ectoparasite, the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, giving intense irritation. [71]
Eubrachyura is a group of decapod crustaceans (ranked as a "section") comprising the more derived crabs.It is divided into two subsections, based on the position of the genital openings in the two sexes.