pediculosis pubis

Thân thiện

A doctor uses a magnifying glass to examine a patient's skin for signs of pediculosis pubis.

Definition

Noun: * A parasitic infestation caused by the crab louse (Pthirus pubis), which lives and lays eggs (nits) in coarse human body hair, most commonly in the pubic region.

Usage

• This is a medical term used by healthcare professionals to diagnose a specific condition. It is a formal and technical term.
• In everyday conversation, people are more likely to use the common name "crabs" or the phrase "pubic lice infestation."

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with pediculosis pubis after presenting with intense itching in the groin area.
• Pediculosis pubis is typically spread through intimate physical contact.
• Treatment for pediculosis pubis involves medicated lotions or shampoos designed to kill the lice and their eggs.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in clinical notes, medical literature, and public health communications.
• It can be specified further, e.g., "severe pediculosis pubis" or "recurrent pediculosis pubis."

Variants and Related Words

• Crabs (n., informal): The common, non-medical term for both the condition and the parasite itself.
• Pubic lice (n.): The standard non-slang term for the parasitic insects.
• Pthirus pubis (n.): The scientific (Latin) name for the crab louse species.
• Pediculosis (n.): The general medical term for an infestation of lice. is a specific type.

Synonyms

• Pubic lice infestation
• Crab lice infestation

Notes

• Pediculosis pubis is classified as a sexually transmitted infection (STI) because it is most often spread through sexual contact, but it can also be transmitted via infested bedding, towels, or clothing.
• The primary symptom is pruritus (itching) in the affected area, which is an allergic reaction to the louse bites.

Học thuật

Noun

1. infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice

Từ đồng nghĩa

• crabs