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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:
Itch mite
Phthirus pubis, the crab louse. Two females are apparent by the presence of a bifurcate posterior, whereas the male (topmost, slightly smaller specimen in the first and last picture) has a rounded posterior. Nice pictures!
Phthirus pubis crab louse...Lee
Pubic Louse ( larger Claws for Coarser Hair ) !
Lousy Crabby (aka phthirus pubis)
Phtirus pubis or Pthirus inguinalis (preferred recent name), parasite of human pubis, also commonly known as crab louse or pubis louse.
Could I get them ? :-)) Sorry Bobbi but I do appreciate such crawlies but only between slide and coverslip !
One say this species is endangered because of pubis hair removal... right ?
Some nice photos on my blog with egg (baby inside)!
Cheers !
MicrOlivier
Arthur,
Thank you for your comments, you always give us a few points to ponder and we appreciate that very much. Dr. Pritt gives us such a great learning tool and to tell the truth, I truly enjoy the learning experience from everyone.
Florida Fan
Phtirus pubis (crab louse). The latter louse is distinguished from the pediculus capitis and pediculus humanis by its smaller size (less than 2 mm). Its 2nd and 3rd pairs of legs are wider and more powerful than the first pair of leg.
Dima El Safadi
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