Pediculosis pubis

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Pediculosis pubis (also known as crabs and pubic lice) is an infestation by the pubic louse also known as the crab louse, Pthirus pubis, a wingless insect which feeds on blood and lays its eggs (nits) on mainly pubic hair.

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