Pubic Lice on the Verge of Extinction

Lice need their "forest" in order to survive. However, just like the Brazilian Amazon forests, another one seem to be lost forever, thanks to the influence of modern civilization... A British research published in the June 2006 issue of the Sexually Transmitted Infections journal revealed tha... [ read more >> ]

Pubic louse (Pthirus) (right) compared to head louse (Pediculus)

Image comment: Pubic louse (Pthirus) (right) compared to head louse (Pediculus)
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Pubic louse (Pthirus) (right) compared to head louse (Pediculus)