Piojos del pubis

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Piojos del pubis

Nombres alternativos:

Pediculosis; Piojos púbicos; Ladillas

Síntomas:

Signos y exámenes:

Una evaluación de la región genital externa muestra casi siempre unos huevos ovalados, de color gris claro (liendres), adheridos a la base del vello y también puede revelar los piojos adultos. Igualmente, se pueden observar las marcas del rascado o los signos de una infección secundaria como el impétigo .

Los piojos adultos pueden ser identificados fácilmente bajo el microscopio y su apariencia similar a un cangrejo, es la razón por la cual a los piojos del pubis se les denomina "los cangrejos."

Referencias:

Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases . 5th ed. London, UK: Churchill Livingstone, Inc.; 2000:2972-2973.

Ladilla hembra

Ladilla hembra

Piojo macho del pubis

Piojo macho del pubis

Ladillas

Ladillas

Piojo de cabeza y piojo púbico

Piojo de cabeza y piojo púbico

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