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A scientist from the University of Sydney has warned that 750,000 people on the dating app Tinder have pubic lice or crabs.
In his interview with The Conversation, Dr Cameron Webb said, “Estimates put the prevalence rate of pubic lice infestation in adults at around 1-2 per cent. Rates can be a little higher in older individuals, especially men and men who have sex with men.”
Pubic lice, which are believed to have been the parasitic companions of humans for more than 10,000 years, thrive for about a month. Even if they don’t live that long, a female louse lays about 30 eggs during its lifespan. This means that a steady population is maintained.
Although they commonly live in the pubic hair, they may also thrive in the beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, armpit hair, and chest hair. They are rarely found in head hair.
Pubic lice transfer from host to host through direct contact since they don’t fly or jump.
According to Dr. Webb, insecticide creams can stop pubic lice infestation. He also advises the removal of pubic hair to reduce the occurrence of pubic lice.
