Pediculosis pubis (pubic lice) on the abdomenTemplate:Pediculosis pubis
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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see
Pediculus pubis.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Pubic louse infestation; Phthiriasis pubis
Overview
Historical Perspective
- Pediculosis pubis was reported in the literature as early as 1946.[1]
- In 1946, Andrew G. Franks describes the use of DDT in the treatment of pediculosis pubis.[1]
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pediculosis pubis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 FRANKS AG, DOBES WL (1946). "DDT in the treatment of scabies, larva migrans and pediculosis pubis". Arch Derm Syphilol. 53: 381. PMID 21026349.
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