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Pthirus pubis infestation
Infestation of the pubic hair by the pthirus pubis parasite which results in mild to intense itching and macular lesions. The parasite, also known as crab lice, is transmitted through skin to skin contact with an infected person or through direct contact with infested objects.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0001794
- Part of
- Lice infestationSkin infection
- Also known as
- infections, Pthirus pubis · infestation by Phthirus pubis · pediculosis pubis · phthiriasis · Phthirus pubis [pubic louse]
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