02074nas a2200241   4500008004100000020001400041245009600055210006900151260002400220300001600244490000700260520119400267653001201461653001101473653005301484653002001537653005401557653001201611653003301623100002201656700002301678856013101701       1990                        eng d  a0025-712500aThe "nuisance" sexually transmitted diseases: molluscum contagiosum, scabies, and crab lice0 anuisance sexually transmitted diseases molluscum contagiosum sca  aUNITED STATESc1990  a1487 - 15050 v743 aAlthough molluscum contagiosum, scabies, and infestation by crab lice do not carry the requirements of partner notification or other long-term consequences, they are among the most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease. Molluscum contagiosum is a benign viral infection of the skin epidermal layer, most often transmitted by intimate skin-to-skin contact. The lesions often resolve spontaneously over time, but patient discomfort or social reasons may require destructive removal of the lesions. Scabies is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. The victims continually itch, especially at night, and often seek over-the-counter topical remedies before seeing a clinician. Once a correct diagnosis is made, successful resolution of this disease and its itching can be achieved. Head and pubic lice account for most of the more than three million cases of louse infestation treated in the United States each year. Symptoms of infestation generally include itching that leads to scratching, erythema, irritation, and inflammation. A careful diagnosis followed by disinfection, symptomatic treatment, and psychologic support should result in a complete cure with no long-term effects.10aanimals10ahumans10aLice Infestations/diagnosis/epidemiology/therapy10aLice/physiology10aMolluscum Contagiosum/diagnosis/pathology/therapy10aScabies10asexually transmitted disease1 aBillstein, S., A.1 aMattaliano, V., J.  uhttps://phthiraptera.myspecies.info/content/nuisance-sexually-transmitted-diseases-molluscum-contagiosum-scabies-and-crab-lice