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How do you get crab lice and how is it treated?
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Skin to skin contact: Crab lice is transferred by skin to skin contact with an infested individual with transfer approaching 95% with one sexual contact.A 10 minute application of a pyrethrin preparation is usually effective in treating an infestation. Many retreat a week later to be sure.
Answered 10/3/2016
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