What is pubic lice (definition)
Is an STI that are small insects in the pubic hair region and lay small white eggs. These same insect virus lice can be found in armpit and eyebrow hair. It’s nicknamed crabs because when you look at them under a microscope they move like a crab and that's how it’s got it’s street name.
Is an STI that are small insects in the pubic hair region and lay small white eggs. These same insect virus lice can be found in armpit and eyebrow hair. It’s nicknamed crabs because when you look at them under a microscope they move like a crab and that's how it’s got it’s street name.
How does it Spread?
Sharing clothing with someone that has it sleeping in the same bed with someone who has it or having sex with someone who as it. Condoms do not prevent you from getting pubic lice because it does not cover your entire pubic area so it would not protect you.
Can it be cured?
Over the counter treatments like prescribed cleaning that has Permethrin, Elimite or Kwell. All depends on how severe the case is and if you they have laid eggs yet.
Can it be treated?
Yes washing all your clothing and bedding in boiling water than washing your body should get rid of the lice. Bagging all of your clothes up would help too.
What are the signs and symptoms of the STD? (asymptomatic or symptomatic)
Some symptoms are itching in the pubic area, sores, skin in that area turning a blue grey color. these symptoms can last 2-4 weeks.
Which age group get it the most?
95% of people who had it were ages 17-23 in a study from Maryland National Library of Medicine.
What effects are there on the person infected?
Alot of emotional effects from peers who make think of them in a different way now like maybe like a slut. But with this STI it’s very easy to get rid of and you can rid of it without anyone other than you ever knowing other then the people you live with.
Where can someone go to get tested if they think they may have been infected?
Madison East (CRHC)
It’s about 14 miles away and you can get tested for pubic lice and many other STI's. (Madison Wisconsin) (it does require an appointment though)
This is a map of all places in dane county where you can get tested for StI's
http://std-clinics.findthebest.com/#map
Cites
http://quest.eb.com/images/161_2359442?subjectId=0&collectionId=0&keyword=Pubic+lice&localizeMetaData=false
http://www.drugs.com/cg/pubic-lice.html
http://umm.edu/Health/Medical/Ency/Articles/Pubic-lice
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2672365/
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/findCenter.asp
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/parasitic/pubic_lice.html
By Joel Thorsen