Pubic lice is a sexually transmitted infection of parasitic insects found primarily in the pubic or genital area on humans. They may also be found on other course body hair on the legs, armpits, mustache, beard, eyebrows, or eyelashes. Animals do not get or spread pubic lice.
Also know as: Crabs, Pubic Crabs
How You Get It:
Symptoms:
Prevention: Pubic lice can be prevented by abstaining from sexual contact and close contact with an infected person and not participating in sexual contact and close contact with someone while public lice are still present.
Testing: Low-risk HPV with warts are detected with a visual pelvic exam. High-risk or cancer causing HPV can be tested through a regular PAP smear. The PAP smear tests for abnormal cervical cells, which can become normal over time, but sometimes turn into cancer. An additional test can be added to the PAP specifically for HPV, which will determine if someone has it, and what kind. There is no routinely recommended sreening test for anal, penile or throat cancer at this time.
Treatment:
If left untreated:
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