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Phthriasis Palpebrarum Mimicking Lid Eczema and Blepharitis [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2009 Phthiriasis palpebrarum (PP) is a rare eyelid infestation caused by phthirus pubis. We report a case of PP mimicking lid eczema and blepharitis. A 68-year-old woman had moderate itching in both eyes.
Burak Turgut +3 more
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Phthirus pubis as a cause of axillary pruritus [PDF]
IDCases, 2014 A 62-year old man with HIV was referred to us for evaluation of underarm pruritus for one month. Previous providers had recommended pramoxine and ketoconazole creams, which did not improve the condition. He reported intimate contact with one male partner.
Jessica Kim So, Casey A. Carlos
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First case of Phthirus pubis and Demodex co-infestation of the eyelids: a case report [PDF]
BMC Ophthalmology, 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.
Yanan Huo +4 more
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Itching eyes after itching around the head [PDF]
GMS Ophthalmology Cases, 2020 Objective: To report the occurrence and management of an eyelashes infestation by Phthirus pubis.Methods: A 27-year-old female presented with itching in her right eye and head after she had been traveling in southern Italy five days earlier.
Tabuenca Del Barrio, Laura +3 more
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Case report: A case of corneal epithelial injury associated with Pthiriasis palpebrarum [PDF]
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 SignificancePhthiriasis palpebrarum is an uncommon infection due to Phthirus pubis inoculating the eyelashes and surrounding tissues of the eye. Because of its rarity, it may be misdiagnosed as blepharitis or conjunctivitis clinically.PurposeThis report ...
Da-Hu Wang, Xin-Quan Liu
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Prevalence of Pediculus humunus capitis, Pediculus humanus corporis, and Pthirus pubis in Al-Kut, Iraq [PDF]
Archives of Razi Institute, 2022 Lice infestations or pediculosis occurs throughout the world and is caused by Pediculus humunus capitis (head louse), Pediculus humanus corporis (body louse), and Pthirus pubis (crab louse). This study was conducted within March-October 2020 and aimed to
A Khais Muri Laabusi, M Mohsan Rhadi
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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 Reports in Ophthalmology, 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 ...
Viola Andin Dohvoma +5 more
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Unilateral Phthiriasis Palpebrarum Infestation: A Rare Presentation [PDF]
Journal of Lumbini Medical College, 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.
Vinit Kumar Kamble +5 more
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Ophthalmic Parasitosis: A Review Article [PDF]
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012 Ocular parasitosis in human is more prevalent in geographical areas where environmental factors and poor sanitary conditions favor the parasitism between man and animals. Lesions in the eye can be due to damage directly caused by the infectious pathogen,
Ahmed Saliem +2 more
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Dermoscopy in atypical phthiriais eyelash [PDF]
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016 A 47 year-old male, with no history of pathological notables who present since 3 years chronic and severe itching eyelids pushing the patient to remove her eyelashes.
Krich Sanaa, Mernissi Fatima Zahra
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