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The uninvited guest: Phthiriasis palpebrarum

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Crab louse primarily infests the pubic hair causing phthiriasis pubis. Occasionally, it can also infest the eyelids mimicking blepharitis. We report a case of 51-year-old male with lice and nits on the lid margin.

Source: Tropical parasitology

DOI: 10.4103/tp.tp_20_24

Authors: Jagadesh Gayathri, A. R. Rajalakshmi, Yogamoorthi Valentina

Institutions: Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University

Language: English

Topic: Dermatological diseases and infestations

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409188173

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