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| What it is |
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Lice (little whitish bugs) in the pubic area that feed off blood. May also live in armpits and hair.
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| How you get it |
Through close contact with a person who has it. Sharing underwear, clothes, bedsheets, and blankets. Pets can also carry these bugs.
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| Symptoms |
Mild to severe itching. Possibly little specks of blood in underwear from bites. If you look closely, you can see them.
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| Prevention |
Avoid close contact with someone who is infected.
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| Treatment |
Special medication prescribed by a doctor. Wash all clothes worn recently, anywhere the bugs might live. These creatures can be very tough to get rid of, and you may need to repeat the shampoo treatment a few times.
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| Long-term implications |
None |
