Crabs (Pubic Lice) Symptoms, Transmission, and Treatment: What are crabs (pubic lice)? Learn about this painful and irritating disease, as well as symptoms, what it looks like, treatment, what to do following treatment, and how to get rid of it.

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How Do You Get Lice

Lice are parasites that feed on human blood and can be found on people’s bodies. You contract a lice infestation by contact with an infested person, their clothes, hair brushes or other close personal items.
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Lice infestation (pediculosis) is common. Itch is the main symptom of a lice infestation. Lice treatment involves using anti-lice agents, removing nits with a fine-tooth comb, washing and drying all clothes and linens on the hot cycle, and vacuuming floors and furniture.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are among the most common infectious diseases in the United States. STDs can be spread through any type of sexual activity involving the sex organs, the anus or mouth, or through contact with blood during sexual activity. Examples of STDs include, chancroid, chlamydia, gonorrhea, granuloma inguinale, lymphogranuloma venereum, syphilis, genital herpes, genital warts, hepatitis B, trichomoniasis, pubic lice (crabs), and scabies.Treatment is generally with antibiotics; however, some STDs that go untreated can lead to death.

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How Do You Get Lice? Lice are parasites that feed on human blood and can be found on people’s bodies. You contract a lice infestation by contact with an infested person, their clothes, hair brushes or other close personal items.