Patient's question:
Lower body itching unbearable, washing every day doesn't help. Went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said it was a sexually transmitted disease called pubic lice. He advised me to pay attention to sexual hygiene at home and also gave me some medication. But my child is still very young, and I'm afraid it might be transmitted to the child. Will pubic lice infect children?Doctor's answer:
This pubic lice is mainly transmitted through sexual activity. In addition, it can also be contracted due to unhygienic environments and poor personal hygiene. In your case, it is not ruled out that the child could be infected with head lice. Therefore, you must pay close attention to the hygiene of your home environment and personal hygiene, bathe frequently and change clothes often, sterilize underwear and pants, as well as bedding items. It is better if your wife also undergoes treatment. You do not need to worry too much, as long as you pay attention to hygiene, it is generally unlikely that children will be infected.