Ectoparasitic Infestation.
The author considers the two primary ectoparasitic infections of the genital region in young men: scabies and pediculosis pubis. In view of the widely held perception that poor hygiene is associated with these parasites, the need for attention to the patient's emotional state is stressed.
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Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.