How to identify the pubic lice

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The pudenda is itchy. I thought it was the problem with the sanitary napkin, so I washed it. After washing, I found something on the pubic hair, just like the egg, and a moving insect. The next day, I searched the Internet and found that I had pubic lice disease. Now the situation is more stable, so how to determine the pubic louse do you know? Let's talk about how to identify the pubic lice.

How to identify the pubic lice

First: physical examination can find the above parts of the pubic lice or eggs, visible blood scab, scratches, green spots and folliculitis and other inflammatory papules. The diagnosis of these pubic lice is relatively common.

Second: specimen fixation: select the following fixative: 70% alcohol or 5% - 10% formalin solution. Place the fixed specimen on the glass slide gently, drop a drop of 10% potassium hydroxide solution upward, then heat it on the alcohol lamp slightly, and observe it under the microscope. The second generation of this species is more common.

Third: specimen collection: use scissors to cut the pubic hair with pubic lice and eggs. It's also one of the first ways for pubic lice.

matters needing attention

Here I would like to give you warm tips: at the same time of treatment, patients' underwear and bedding should be scalded and disinfected with hot water. Couples should be treated at the same time to prevent cross infection, which is of great significance to the prevention of pubic lice.