Infectious Diseases
Phthiriasis
Mild
ICD-10: B85 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: जघनांश की जूँ · தமிழ்: அந்தரங்க பகுதியில் பேன் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಜನನಾಂಗ ಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಹೇನು · తెలుగు: జఘన ప్రాంత పేను · বাংলা: যৌনাঙ্গে উকুন · मराठी: जघनांश क्षेत्रातील ऊ · ગુજરાતી: જનનાંગ વિસ્તારમાં જૂ
About this condition
Phthiriasis is an infestation caused by pubic lice (crab lice) that typically affects the genital area, causing intense itching and discomfort. These tiny parasites spread through close physical contact and can occasionally affect other body hair. Treatment with medicated lotions or creams is usually effective, and partners should also be treated simultaneously.
Common symptoms
itching in pubic area
visible lice or nits
irritation in genital area
blue spots on skin
mild fever
When to see a doctor: within 1 week
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | जघनांश की जूँ · फथिरियासिस · जघन क्षेत्र में जूँ · प्यूबिक लाइस |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | அந்தரங்க பகுதியில் பேன் · ப்திரையாசிஸ் · பிறப்புறுப்பு பேன் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಜನನಾಂಗ ಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಹೇನು · ಫ್ಥಿರಿಯಾಸಿಸ್ · ಗುಪ್ತಾಂಗ ಹೇನು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | జఘన ప్రాంత పేను · ఫ్తిరియాసిస్ · గుప్తాంగ పేను |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | যৌনাঙ্গে উকুন · ফথিরিয়াসিস · পিউবিক লাইস |
| Marathi (मराठी) | जघनांश क्षेत्रातील ऊ · फथिरियासिस · गुप्तांगावरील ऊ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | જનનાંગ વિસ્તારમાં જૂ · ફ્થિરિયાસિસ · પ્યુબિક લાઇસ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Phthiriasis?
itching in pubic area, visible lice or nits, irritation in genital area, blue spots on skin, mild fever.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week
Is Phthiriasis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Phthiriasis?
Severity is classified as Mild. within 1 week.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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