First case of Phthirus pubis and Demodex co-infestation of the eyelids: a case report

First case of Phthirus pubis and Demodex co-infestation of the eyelids: a case report

Abstract Background Phthirus pubis is an obligate parasite of human beings. Demodex spp. is a much more common parasite of human beings. However, P. pubis infestation accompanied by Demodex mite infestation in eye has not been reported. Case presentation We report the first case of Phthirus pubis an...

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Main Authors: Yanan Huo, Yanping Mo, Xiuming Jin, Xiaodan Huang, Wei Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Phthirus pubis
Demodex
Co-infestation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-01875-w

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