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Pubic lice infestation in man from Mhow, Madhya Pradesh
M Shakya1, A K Jayraw1, M Singh2
11Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Mhow, M.P. 453446 India.
Summary
Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) infest 2-10% of the global population, primarily in the genital area. This case study identifies Phthirus pubis in a young male patient presenting with severe nocturnal genital itching.
Area of Science:
- Medical Entomology
- Dermatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are ectoparasites that infest human hair.
- Infestation affects 2-10% of the global population, with transmission occurring through close contact, including sexual contact, and fomites.
- Commonly found in the pubic region, lice can also inhabit armpits, beards, eyelashes, and eyebrows.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the causative agent of severe nocturnal pruritus in the genital region of a young male patient.
- To document a case of Phthirus pubis infestation.
Main Methods:
- Clinical presentation of severe nocturnal genital itching.
- Microscopic identification of the parasitic arthropod.
- Parasite identification conducted at the Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow.
Main Results:
- The submitted lice were identified as Phthirus pubis.
- The patient presented with symptoms consistent with pubic lice infestation.
Conclusions:
- Phthirus pubis infestation is a common condition with a wide distribution.
- Accurate identification of Phthirus pubis is crucial for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of affected individuals.
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