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Crabs (cont.)

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Diagnosis of crabs is made from the history of the symptoms as well as close inspection of the affected body part.

  • Sometimes, the doctor may take samples of the patient's pubic hair to examine under the microscope to get a closer inspection of the lice. Lice eggs, or "nits," may be found attached to hair in the pubic area.
  • If a patient does see a physician for crabs, be sure they are honest about their sexual history and symptoms, because this will help get proper diagnosis and treatment.


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