DO_infectious_disease_slim sexually_transmitted_infectious_disease NCIthesaurus transmitted by disease has location Pthirus pubis infestation ICD9CM:132.2 SNOMEDCT_US_2025_09_01:71011005 DOID:13760 UMLS_CUI:C0030759 NCI:C35777 disease_ontology ICD10CM:B85.3 A lice infestation that involves parasitic infestation by pubic lice Pthirus pubis, which are found in the pubic hair, less commonly in eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, mustache, armpit, perianal area, groin, trunk and scalp. The symptoms include itching in the pubic and groin area. Intense itching leads to scratching which can cause sores and secondary bacterial infection of the skin. Infestation by Phthirus pubis Pediculosis Pubis Pediculus pubis Phthiriasis pubis Phthirus pubis Phthirus/pediculus pubis - pubic lice - crabs crabs skin disease lice infestation contact transmission axilla skin inguinal region skin