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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-01875-w |