Pubic lice are a parasite which is infests mainly the pubic area of an individual although they infect the other areas of the body as well. A keen observation under the microscope reveals that these creatures have legs when they are six weeks old due to which they bear a close resemblance to crabs.
Although sexual transmission is the most common mode which facilitates the easy infestation of these creatures on an uninfected individual from an infected individual, transmission through linen and apparel is also not unheard of. Transmission in the former occurs across sexual partners and in latter happens through common usage between a numbers of individuals one of whom may be infected.
Many people can be infested with public lice, or crabs, presenting no symptoms whatsoever. Yet, most infected individuals will experience a good deal of itchiness. The situation will worsen once the lice become very active and start to bury their heads under the skin in the pubic area feeding on human blood.
Often, lice bites in the infected area can become inflamed due to constant and persistent scratching. This causes the pubic area to become raw and can lead to traditional and secondary bacterial infections. Persistent scratching an itch and can also compel public lice to jump onto adjacent clothing, bedding or other material and can then be transmitted to other individuals.
The incubation period for these parasites is approximately four weeks from the first stage onwards during which the symptoms of infestation are not apparent at all. It is only after the lice become adults that their presence is felt by the individuals.
Since children are particularly prone to contracting pubic lice in form of a condition commonly referred to as blepharitis, it is the duty of the parents to remain constantly alert. Since the lice in such a condition reside on the child's eyelashes, these areas of the body should be examined closely through a high-powered magnifying glass.
Unlike fleas, pubic lice cannot jump from one body to another and hence cannot be contracted from animals, toilet seats or sitting on furniture as commonly believed by people. In fact, although these parasites can survive without feeding on the host for two days, they generally get crushed and die if dusted off the body of the infested individual.
Although the majority of incidents where a person contracts public lice, or crabs, is through sexual contact with an infected person, there are other ways that these nasty little parasites can infect an individual. Any contact with bedding or clothing used by an infected person can lead to a transfer to the individual touching this material.
Although it is a great and wise practice to employ some form of protection during sexual contact, especially for people who are active with more than one partner, use of condoms and other protections will not reduce the risk of becoming infected with public lice because these items do not cover an individual's pubic area.
Although sexual transmission is the most common mode which facilitates the easy infestation of these creatures on an uninfected individual from an infected individual, transmission through linen and apparel is also not unheard of. Transmission in the former occurs across sexual partners and in latter happens through common usage between a numbers of individuals one of whom may be infected.
Many people can be infested with public lice, or crabs, presenting no symptoms whatsoever. Yet, most infected individuals will experience a good deal of itchiness. The situation will worsen once the lice become very active and start to bury their heads under the skin in the pubic area feeding on human blood.
Often, lice bites in the infected area can become inflamed due to constant and persistent scratching. This causes the pubic area to become raw and can lead to traditional and secondary bacterial infections. Persistent scratching an itch and can also compel public lice to jump onto adjacent clothing, bedding or other material and can then be transmitted to other individuals.
The incubation period for these parasites is approximately four weeks from the first stage onwards during which the symptoms of infestation are not apparent at all. It is only after the lice become adults that their presence is felt by the individuals.
Since children are particularly prone to contracting pubic lice in form of a condition commonly referred to as blepharitis, it is the duty of the parents to remain constantly alert. Since the lice in such a condition reside on the child's eyelashes, these areas of the body should be examined closely through a high-powered magnifying glass.
Unlike fleas, pubic lice cannot jump from one body to another and hence cannot be contracted from animals, toilet seats or sitting on furniture as commonly believed by people. In fact, although these parasites can survive without feeding on the host for two days, they generally get crushed and die if dusted off the body of the infested individual.
Although the majority of incidents where a person contracts public lice, or crabs, is through sexual contact with an infected person, there are other ways that these nasty little parasites can infect an individual. Any contact with bedding or clothing used by an infected person can lead to a transfer to the individual touching this material.
Although it is a great and wise practice to employ some form of protection during sexual contact, especially for people who are active with more than one partner, use of condoms and other protections will not reduce the risk of becoming infected with public lice because these items do not cover an individual's pubic area.
About the Author:
Harry Cross writes a lot of content on the subject of pubic lice and other common diseases. Many people do not know the facts about STD's, and their embarrassment and lack of knowledge often to improper pubic lice treatment and action.
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