Patient's question:
There are many small bumps on the scrotum. It is said to be pubic lice, there are many small bumps on the scrotum. High fever, after taking fever-reducing medicine, the fever went away. Does pubic lice cause fever?Doctor's answer:
Pubic lice are a type of pediculosis, a contagious parasitic disease caused by the bites of pubic lice that suck blood on the pubic hair and nearby body hair around the anus, leading to itching. It is usually spread through sexual contact. Primary pubic lice infestation generally does not cause fever. The common symptoms are severe itching, especially at night, primarily localized to the pubic area, but can also affect the perianal area, lower abdomen, armpits, eyelashes, and calves. Close relatives or sexual partners may have similar symptoms. In fact, getting pubic lice is not ( means terrible/scary), and patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as the condition is detected early and treated promptly, the chances of controlling the condition and recovery are very high.