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.