Pubic Lice (“Crabs”) and Scabies (Pubic lice caused by Phthirus pubis, the crab louse, and scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, a mite)
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• Severe itching
• Sometimes lice can be seen in hairy parts of
body
Pubic lice/crabs and scabies are spread by:
• Sexual contact
• Close physical contact
• Infested towels, bedding and clothing
Transmission from
toilet seats is unlikely.
If left untreated:
• Can spread to sex partners
• Pubic lice/crabs (scabies) can spread from pubic hair to other
hairy areas
• Scabies
can spread through a family
• Avoiding vaginal, oral or anal sex is the best
way to prevent pubic lice/crabs (scabies).
• Limit the number of sex partners.
• Notify sex partners immediately if infested.
• Infested sex partners should be treated.
• Avoid sleeping in the same bed or sharing
towels or clothes
with someone who is infested.
• Get a test from a medical provider if infection is suspected.
• Can be killed using medication prescribed by a
medical provider or, in the case of pubic lice,
over-the-counter products.
• Partners should be treated at same time.
• Wash all clothes and bedding in hot water.
• Vacuum furniture.
NOTE: A person can re-acquire pubic lice/crabs or
scabies after treatment.
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