Sexually Transmitted Diseases

CRABS

DESCRIPTION :

Also known as pediculosis pubis, crabs are parasites or bugs that live on the pubic hair in the genital area

FACT SHEETS:

CDC Fact Sheet

American Social Health Association

TO SEE PICTURES OF THE LICE THAT CAUSE CRABS

Entomology Image Gallery

HAC: Young People's Guide to Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and AIDS/HIV Disease

Royal Adelaide Hospital, STD Services

WHO CAN I CONTACT AT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT CRABS?

Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577

FOR INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSIS & TREATEMENT IN RI:

STD Treatment at Whitmarsh House