Pediculosis pubis
| Pediculosis pubis | |
| Classification and external resources | |
| File:SOA-Pediculosis-pubis.jpg | |
|---|---|
| Pubic lice in genital area | |
| ICD-10 | B85.3 |
| ICD-9 | 132.2 |
| DiseasesDB | 10028 |
| MedlinePlus | 000841 |
| eMedicine | med/1769 |
| MeSH | D010373 |
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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Pubic louse.
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
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pediculosis pubis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Future or Investigational Therapies