Crabs and scabies
What are the symptoms?
Crabs, also known as pubic lice, are visible to the naked eye and live and breed in areas of the body where there is hair. Scabies is caused by a female mite laying her eggs beneath the skin surface. Invisible, they live in the skin folds and create an itchy rash which can result in blisters. Both are parasites and cause itchiness.
How could I get it?
Infections can occur through close or sexual contact. Scabies can be transferred via contaminated clothing and bedding.
Can it be treated?
Parasites are easily treated with the application of lotions and shampoos available over the counter at most chemists without prescription. Contaminated clothing should be appropriately laundered.
Can I prevent it?
Avoid close sexual contact with anyone that you know to be infected.