Pediculosis pubis: presentation to ophthalmologist as pthriasis palpebrarum associated with corneal epithelial keratitis

Pthiriasis palpebrarum caused by infestation with Pthirus pubis (crab louse) draws attention to pediculosis in the pubic and inguinal region. As pthiriasis is usually transmitted by sexual contact, many cases are likely to have other sexually transmitted diseases. A multidisciplinary approach is ess...

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Published inInternational journal of STD & AIDS Vol. 17; no. 6; pp. 424 - 426
Main Authors Manjunatha, N P, Jayamanne, G R, Desai, S P, Moss, T R, Lalik, J, Woodland, Alison
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.06.2006
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Adult
AIDS/HIV
Animals
Decapoda
Eyelids - parasitology
Humans
Keratitis - parasitology
Lice Infestations - parasitology
Male
Pediculus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - parasitology
KERATITIS
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION
PTHIRIASIS PALPEBRARUM
PEDICULOSIS
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Summary:Pthiriasis palpebrarum caused by infestation with Pthirus pubis (crab louse) draws attention to pediculosis in the pubic and inguinal region. As pthiriasis is usually transmitted by sexual contact, many cases are likely to have other sexually transmitted diseases. A multidisciplinary approach is essential in the management of these cases. In this case report, we highlight the above and report for the first time associated keratitis.
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ISSN:0956-4624
1758-1052
DOI:10.1258/095646206777323445