Tag: Pthirus pubis

Crabs (Pubic Lice) Definition and Description of Crabs (Pubic Lice) Crabs, medically known as pubic lice, are tiny parasitic insects that cling to coarse body hair, primarily in the genital area. These parasites, scientifically classified as Pthirus pubis, are small, about the size of a pinhead, and often resemble crab-like creatures due to their claw-like…