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Lice that attach themselves to the base of pubichairs.
Pubic Lice
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ach year in the United States, an estimated 12 millionpeople contract Pubic Lice.
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Pubic Lice are tiny, oval-shaped and generally grayishin color, although after feeding they take on a reddish-brown hue because they are full of blood.
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The nits (i.e. eggs) are also very small and are white incolor. They are more commonly referred to as "crabs"because of their resemblance to the crab in theirpincher-like claws.
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Pubic Lice are generally transmitted through intimateor sexual contact.
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It can also be transmitted by sharing bedding orclothing that is infested.
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A common misconception is that pubic lice can becontracted from a toilet seat. Although it is possible, itis extremely unlikely. Pubic lice do not have feet andcannot cling to smooth surfaces such as a toilet seatnor can they survive long without a host.
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