1.
Lancet
; 1(8524): 111, 1987 Jan 10.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2879168
2.
J Am Optom Assoc
; 56(9): 716-9, 1985 Sep.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-4056295
RESUMO
Phthirus pubis, commonly known as the crab louse, has as its habitat the pubic and inguinal regions of the body. Transfer between hosts is most commonly a result of sexual contact. On occasion, Phthirus pubis will leave its usual seat of predilection and infest other hair-bearing body parts. When infestation of the eyelashes occurs, it is known as phthiriasis palpebrarum. The case presented is an example of phthiriasis palpebrarum in a young female, apparently contracted as a result of transfer from the genital region of an affected male by hand contact.