The incubation period of pubic lice varies from person to person

Pubic lice are bred from eggs, so when you are first infected, symptoms such as itching, rashes, and blue bruises will not appear immediately. Pubic lice have an incubation period, and the incubation period varies from person to person. The most obvious feature before it manifests is the presence of small white insect eggs. Be sure to pay attention and treat it early for early recovery. And preventive work must be done well.

Pubic lice are wingless parasites that live in human hair and are about 1 to 3 mm long. Because they are commonly found in the pubic area, they are called pubic lice. The pathogen of pubic lice is Pediculus pubis. In addition, because pubic lice have flat bodies and look like dandruff from a distance, but like small crabs when you look closely, they are also called crab lice in English. It is mainly found around the pubic area and anus, occasionally in the hair on the thighs and abdomen, and rarely in other hairy parts of the body. Like other lice, pubic lice feed on human blood, so the areas where they inhabit may feel itchy from time to time.

Generally, patients do not show symptoms of pubic lice immediately after being infected with lice or eggs for the first time, which means that pubic lice also have an incubation period. As for how long the incubation period of pubic lice is, this is not certain. Some patients show symptoms 7-8 days after being infected with pubic lice, while some patients need 2-3 months to show symptoms, and some even take a year to develop the disease. Therefore, there is no fixed incubation period for pubic lice. After being infected with pubic lice during the incubation period, some people have no symptoms, which is asymptomatic pubic lice. However, most patients experience varying degrees of itching. After local bites, there are often micropores, redness, or small red spots with blood scabs on them. Allergic reactions may occur in the micropores after 3 to 5 days, and papules may form. Very sensitive people may develop papule herpes. Occasionally, gray-green or light blue spots may occur. They are not itchy and do not fade when pressed. They are commonly found on the inner thighs, abdomen, and waist.

Ways to prevent pubic lice:

1 First of all, we must put an end to prostitution and sexual promiscuity, and also maintain good personal hygiene, take a bath frequently, and change clothes frequently.

2 If a patient with pubic lice is found, in addition to timely treatment, the source of infection should be traced, especially the sexual partner, who should be examined and treated.

3 Clothes, bedding and contaminated items used by patients should be boiled to kill lice or ironed with an iron.