Lice–head/body/pubic (Pediculosis, phthirus infestation, lousiness)
Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Pediculosis refers to infection with head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis or Pediculus capitis), but the condition is also known as lousiness. Infection with pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) is known as phthiriasis or crabs. What you should be alert for in the history Many head lice infestations cause no symptoms,…
