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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