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Worried about possible crab infection
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University of Washington
Seattle - WA
This forum is for questions and support regarding STD issues such as: Chlamydia, Crabs (pubic lice scabies), Gonorrhea, Hepatitis (viral), Herpes, HPV, Molluscum Contagiosum, PID, Rectal Infections, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, Warts, Yeast Infection.All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
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Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Apr 26, 2005 12:00AM
, Apr 26, 2005 12:00AM
Sounds like you're right, you have crab lice. The eggs often are easier to see than the lice themselves. But if you look closely under good light, and perhaps with a magnifying glass, you probably can find a few lice around the bases of some pubic hairs.
People with crab lice should be tested for other STDs. Go to your local health department STD clinic to diagnose your problem and get checked for others.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
People with crab lice should be tested for other STDs. Go to your local health department STD clinic to diagnose your problem and get checked for others.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
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