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Welcome to Parasite Case of the Week
Every week I will post a new Case, along with the answer to the previous case. Please feel free to write in with your answers, comments, and questions. Also check out my image archive website at http://parasitewonders.com. Enjoy!
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Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
The Fine Print:
Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
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8 comments:
Lice.
Well, a bunch of Phthirus pubis a.k.a crab lice.
Florida Fan
Agree with Phthirus pubis. This ectoparasite is almost extinct, isn´t it?
Agree with P. pubis
Crab lice..Phthirus pubis
Lee
People shave there genitals a lot nowadays.
It's a desert that way for these critters
Wow. They are really pretty. It is amazing what goes on in the world without it being seen.
Pthirus pubis. This is the correct spelling. The family is Pthiridae.There is a related species Pthirus gorillae. There links make interesting conversation!
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