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Phthirius (Noun)

Meaning

True lice: crab lice.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The diagnosis of phthirius pubis infection is often made based on the presence of lice or eggs in the pubic area.
  • Phthirius pubis is the scientific name for the crab louse, a type of lice that infests humans.
  • Crab lice, also known as phthirius, are typically found in the pubic area but can also infest other areas of the body.
  • Phthirius pubis infestations are usually spread through direct contact with an infected person.
  • The treatment for phthirius pubis infestation typically involves the use of topical creams or shampoos that kill the lice.

Synonyms

  • Phthirus
  • Genus Phthirus
  • Genus Phthirius
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