| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 1985 |
| Authors: | D. I. Dornic |
| Journal: | Journal of the American Optometric Association |
| Volume: | 56 |
| Issue: | 9 |
| Pagination: | 716 - 719 |
| Date Published: | 1985 |
| ISBN Number: | 0003-0244 |
| Keywords: | adolescent, Anoplura, ectoparasite, Eyelashes, Follow-Up Studies, humans, Mercury Compounds, Mercury/therapeutic use, Recurrence |
| Abstract: | Phthirus pubis, commonly known as the crab louse, has as its habitat the pubic and inguinal regions of the body. Transfer between hosts is most commonly a result of sexual contact. On occasion, Phthirus pubis will leave its usual seat of predilection and infest other hair-bearing body parts. When infestation of the eyelashes occurs, it is known as phthiriasis palpebrarum. The case presented is an example of phthiriasis palpebrarum in a young female, apparently contracted as a result of transfer from the genital region of an affected male by hand contact. |
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