First case of Phthirus pubis and Demodex co-infestation of the eyelids: a case report. [PDF]
BMC Ophthalmol, 2021 Background Phthirus pubis is an obligate parasite of human beings. Demodex spp. is a much more common parasite of human beings. However, P. pubis infestation accompanied by Demodex mite infestation in eye has not been reported.
Huo Y, Mo Y, Jin X, Huang X, Chen W.
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Phthiriasis Palpebrarum Masquerading as Squamous Blepharitis
Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 Phthiriasis palpebrarum caused by the parasite Pthirus pubis, is an uncommon cause of blepharitis under unhygienic conditions in sexually active adults.
Rajender Singh Chauhan +4 more
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A rare case of bilateral Phthiriasis palpebrarum with crab louse
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Case Reports, 2023 Phthiriasis palpebrarum is a rare cause of blepharitis in which Pthirus pubis infests the eyelashes. We report a case of bilateral Phthiriasis palpebrarum with crab louse. A 48-year-old woman presented with severe itching in both eyes for 4 days. Careful
Rohit Dureja, Bhagyasree Madduri
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Phthiriasis palpebrarum - An easily missed diagnosis
Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 We report a case of phthiriasis palpebrarum, which was previously misdiagnosed as anterior blepharitis. Several lice and multiple nits were noted on the eyelashes in left eye under slit-lamp examination. The patient was successfully managed by mechanical
K Husna, Nimitha Nageeb
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Phthirus pubis Infestation of the Eyelids Presenting as Chronic Blepharoconjunctivitis in a 6-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report. [PDF]
Case Rep Ophthalmol, 2018 Purpose: To report the case of Phthirus pubis infestation of the eyelashes presenting as chronic blepharoconjunctivitis. Case Report: A 6-year-old girl presented with a 2-month history of blepharoconjunctivitis unresponsive to topical antibiotics in the ...
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Unilateral Phthiriasis Palpebrarum Infestation: A Rare Presentation [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: Phthiriasis palpebrarum is an uncommon eyelid infestation mainly caused by Phthirus pubis also known as crab lice. Case report: A 16 years male presented with redness, itching and watering of the right eye for one week.
Kamble, Vinit Kumar +5 more
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Pthirus pubis infestation of the scalp in a 4‐month‐old infant: A case report
, 2023 Skin Research and Technology, Volume 29, Issue 3, March 2023.
Renheng Zhu +8 more
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Phthiriasis palpebrarum: A case report and brief review of literature
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Case Reports, 2023 Phthiriasis palpebrarum (PP) is a rare infection of the eyelid caused by pubic lice, often confused with other causes of blepharoconjunctivitis. In this study, we report a case of a 3-year-old girl with PP who was treated for conjunctivitis in the past ...
Meng Xia Yuan +4 more
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Bug alert! A case report and review of literature on bilateral phthiriasis palpebrarum
Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research, 2022 We report a case of phthiriasis palpebrarum in an immunocompetent individual along with the review of the literature. A 61-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of itching and burning sensation in both eyes.
Shivani H Patel +5 more
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Phthiriasis palpebrarum misdiagnosed as allergic blepharoconjunctivitis in a 6-year-old girl [PDF]
, 2014 Phthiriasis palpebrarum is an infestation of the eyelashes caused by the louse Pthirus pubis (Linnaeus, 1758). We report a case of phthiriasis palpebrarum in a 6.year.old girl, which was initially misdiagnosed as allergicblepharoconjunctivitis ...
Li, L, Yi, JW, Luo, DW
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