Name: Pubic Lice (commonly known as "crabs")Causative Agent: Pthirus PubisClinical Manifestations: Symptoms do not normally appear until you actually have pubic lice for about five days. Even after five days, some people have no symptoms. If symptoms appear, they may cause: uncomfortable itching in the anus or genitals, fever, feeling like bad weather, awareness of the presence of lice or small eggs, called nits, located in pubic hair.Transmission: Pubic lice are easily transmitted. during sexual intercourse. They are also spread through other types of close physical contact. Someone can also get pubic lice from already contaminated bedding, clothing, furniture, and toilet seats. Prevention Measures: Unfortunately, not only are pubic lice spread easily, but there is also no form of protection. Although there is no adequate protection, the only safe thing to do is to limit the number of people you have intimate or sexual contact with to reduce the risk of getting pubic lice. Possible Treatment: Since pubic lice (eggs) can be visible, it is quite easy for both men and women to self-diagnose. Doctors at local clinics and private healthcare providers can also diagnose pubic lice and help the patient get the necessary treatment. Patients can receive medications without a prescription at many different pharmacies. Reference: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/stds-hiv-safer-sex/pubic-lice-4279.htm Name: Scabies Causative agent: Sarcoptes ScabieiClinical manifestation: Unlike pubic lice, the symptoms of scabies are not easily visible. If there are symptoms, they may include: severe itching that usually occurs at night, small bumps or dirty-looking rashes that are comfort in the middle of a paper. Sometimes a combination of treatments may be used. In some cases, prescription or over-the-counter medications applied directly to the lesions may help. Here are some examples: • Irritants: These preparations often contain ingredients, such as salicylic acid or potassium hydroxide, that help dissolve the lesion over time. Others can cause a blister to form under the bump, lifting it from your skin. • Antiviral creams: Prescription antiviral creams, such as imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara), are often effective in clearing Molluscum Contagiosum lesions over time. Methods used by doctors for Molluscum Contagiosum bumps include: scraping, freezing (cryotherapy), and laser therapy. Reference: http://www.beforeplay.org/std/molluscum-contagiosum/, http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/molluscum-contagiosum-topic-overview