Description

Pubic infestation by Pthirus pubis, commonly known as pubic lice, is a parasitic condition characterized by the presence of lice in the pubic hair region. This infestation can cause itching and discomfort and is typically transmitted through close personal contact, including sexual activity.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may use colloquial terms for pubic lice, such as 'piojos púbicos' or 'ladillas', which are not clinically precise. It is important to maintain a formal register and stick to the term 'infestación púbica por Pthirus pubis' in medical contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with pubic infestation by Pthirus pubis after presenting with severe itching.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con infestación púbica por Pthirus pubis tras presentar un picor intenso.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with head lice; mispronouncing 'Pthirus pubis'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.