In countries where military or STD records are widely available, records are more common. Mimouni [2], for example, ... In South America, Rick, et al. [11], report ... Thus, pubic lice have been present in the human population for thousands of years, but have never been of major importance as a serious pest. read more
Pubic lice are commonly known as crabs. This term was derived from the fact that under microscopic evaluation, lice look similar to crabs. Pubic lice are considered to be a sexually transmitted disease. Pubic lice can also be contracted from contaminated clothing, towels, and toilet seats. Body Lice. Body lice are less common in the general population. read more
Pubic lice infestation is common worldwide. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease estimates 3 million new people are infected in the United States each year. The incidence rate of pubic lice is 1 in 90 people in the United States. read more