LM of pubic louse 'Phthirus pubis'
Light micrograph of the crab (or pubic) louse, Phthirus pubis, that lives permanently attached to the pubic hairs of humans. They may also inhabit armpit hairs, eyebrows, beard & eyelashes. Infestation of crabs gives rise to phthiriasis, which causes itching & may lead to bacterial infection if not treated.
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Photo credit: © Eric Grave / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: animal, crab, lm, louse, phthiriasis, phthirus, pubic, pubis, zoology
