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PUBIC LICE

BY DILLON NEGRAO, TIMOTHY ROMAN, HARRY BEST /HEALTH 4A
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DEFINITION OF PUBIC LICE

  • Pubic lice are tiny, wingless, parasitic blood sucking insects that infest the genital area causing red spots and itching.
  • Pubic lice is transmitted through sexual contact or contact with clothing or blankets that have been used by an infested person.
  • MedicineNet.com
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GENERAL FACTS ON PUBIC LICE

  • It is estimated that 3 million people get pubic lice a year.
  • No one can die from pubic lice.
  • This infestation is not monitored.
  • Any sex or group can be infested if they make contact with an infested person.
  • sotheycanknow.org
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CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS

  • Having sexual intercourse with an infested person.
  • Making contact with infested clothing or bedding.
  • MedicineNet.com
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HOW TO PREVENT PUBIC LICE

  • Avoid sexual contact with an infested person.
  • Do not share bedding or clothing with an infested person.
  • mayoclinic.org
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SYMPTOMS OF PUBIC LICE

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TEST/EXAMS FOR PUBIC LICE

  • Looking for adult or pubic lice eggs
  • Scratches or signs of infection
  • nlm.nih.gov
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HOW TO TREAT PUBIC LICE

  • They have shampoo containing permethrin that kills pubic lice and eggs.
  • cdc.gov
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COMPLICATIONS OF PUBIC LICE

  • Pubic lice is not a serious STD
  • It can easily be cured by washing with medicinal soaps
  • It creates uncomfortable itching and because it is highly contagious, the infected must refrain from sexual activity
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It is important to remember that pubic lice is not a serious STD but should be avoided. It is highly contagious and one should avoid any close interaction with an infected person, whether it be through sex or sharing clothing or blankets. It can easily be cured through the use of medicinal shampoos.

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WEB RESOURCES FOR PUBIC LICE

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