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Pubic Lice (crabs)

Pubic lice are parasites spread during sex and other intimate contact. While pubic lice infection is not dangerous, it indicates the need for testing for other STDs.

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Are pubic lice microscopic?

Pubic lice can be seen with the naked eye, but they're small. A magnifying glass can be helpful in identifying the bugs and nits.

Why do pubic lice go on pubic hair?

The best guess for why pubic lice prefer pubic hair is that the hairs area spaced just right for the size of the insect.

What type of organism causes pubic lice?

Public lice are parasitic insects.
Neither. It's a parasite.

Can taking a bath in epsom salt help with pubic lice?

From what ive heard, I dont think so. You should probably buy a certain product like lice shampoo to get rid of pubic lice.

Is there a vaccine for pubic lice?

There is no vaccination available for pubic lice or other lice infestations. Prevention by avoiding sex with an affected person is the best way to prevent pubic lice.

Does your behavior change when you have pubic lice?

Pubic lice can cause itching, but have no other behavioral effects.

Does alcohol kill pubic lice?

Alcohol does not kill pubic lice. They must be killed with insecticide.

What percentage of people in the world have pubic lice?

Because pubic lice is not a reportable infection, there are no reliable data for the number of people who have the infestation.

How many legs do pubic lice have?

Pubic lice have six legs, like all insects.