How Pubic Lice are Infected

The main ways to spread pubic lice infection are sexual transmission and indirect contact transmission.
1. Sexual transmission: sexual behavior is the main way of spreading pubic lice, sexual behavior process of external genital area will be in direct contact with the pathogen, and already infected with pubic lice patient contact will be infected.
2. Indirect contact: It is relatively rare to see the spread of pubic lice through non-sexual contact between people. Pubic lice can be spread through towels, bathtubs, clothes and other items, and the spread of indirect contact is particularly serious in economically disadvantaged areas. Although it is difficult for pubic lice to survive after they leave the human body, it is possible to be infected by touching the personal belongings of such patients.
After being infected with pubic lice, the local skin may feel itchy, do not scratch, so as not to damage the normal skin, do not take medication without authorization, avoid sexual intercourse, and consult a doctor in time, so as to prevent the infection from spreading to others.