problem of phthirus pubis infestation among the recruits in Alexandria

ABSTRACT

One hundred recruits from the Central Security Forces in Alexandria were investigated for the presence of Phthirus pubis infestation. 20% of them were infested by the lice. Factors responsible for the transmission of the condition were evaluated. It was found that non-sexual factors play a major role in spreading the infestation more than sexual contact especially in that community. Recommendations to control Phthirus pubis in this important closed community were discussed in details