Volume : III, Issue : VII, July - 2013

Case of Phthiriasis Palpebrum : Common Culprit with Uncommon Presentation

Dr. Dindore Pradeep Ramchandra

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Since infestation of the eyelashes by pubic lice is relatively rare it might will be misdiagnosedas bacterial conjunctivitis allergic[11] conjunctivitis contact dermatitis,or seborrheic and rosaceablepharitis.Phthiriasis palpeaum ,caused by the phthirus pubis,is a rare cause of blepharoconjunctivitis,and is therefore often neglected. Pubis lice infestation contributes 1–2% of total human population worldwide.In USA , it is about 2–10% especially in the sexually active age group.[1] [2].Cases in india are under reported[11] due to the Social stigma attached .These commonly infest hair of pubic and perianal regions. It is passed on by Sexual contact or close physical contact.Infestation of phthirus pubis on eye ows or eyelashes could be caused by hand contact from the genital area to the eye.Occasionally ,isolated palpeal,involvement has been described. Infestation in children is not necessarily due to sexual abuse although this possibility should be kept in the mind.INFESTATION By this parasite is regarded as a marker of other STD infections like HIV,syphilis gonorrhea.

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Dr. Dindore Pradeep Ramchandra Case of Phthiriasis Palpebrum : Common Culprit with Uncommon Presentation Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.III, Issue.VII July 2013

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