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Term ID: | 1794 |
Name: | Pthirus pubis infestation |
Definition: | Infestation of the pubic hair by the pthirus pubis parasite which results in mild to intense itching and macular lesions. The parasite, also known as crab lice, is transmitted through skin to skin contact with an infected person or through direct contact with infested objects. |
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Synonyms: | crabs; infections, Pthirus pubis; infestation by Phthirus pubis; pediculosis pubis; Pediculus pubis; phthiriasis; phthiriasis pubis; Phthirus pubis; Phthirus pubis [pubic louse]; Phthirus/pediculus pubis - pubic lice - crabs; Phthirus/pediculus pubis - pubic lice - crabs (& infestation); Pthirus pub |
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OMIM: MSeqDR : Genes: | Phenotypes | | Disease Causing ClinVar Variants | | MSeqDR Portal | |
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