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Pubic lice infestation, commonly known as 'crabs,' is caused by the parasitic insect Pthirus pubis. It is a form of ectoparasitosis primarily affecting coarse body hair, especially in the pubic region. The term 'pubic lice' is the modern preferred terminology. The condition is transmitted mainly through close personal or sexual contact.
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