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Crab louse
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Crab louse
Size: 1/16 - 1/4 inch long.

Where/When: Occurs in pubic or perianal areas, rarely on eyelashes or eyebrows.
Significance: Itching, irritation, and secondary infection. Not known to transmit disease.
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