Can pubic lice survive on quilts?

The number of days that pubic lice can survive on a quilt is usually 2 to 3 days. Pubic lice are human parasites that are suitable for blood-sucking, reproduction and living on the human body. When the pubic lice falls off the human body and falls on sheets, quilts or clothing, it is difficult for the pubic lice to continue to survive due to the lack of nutrients required for life and a suitable environment for its life. Generally, it will die on its own within two to three days after falling off. So when you find lice on your sheets, just clean them.

Pubic lice, also known as crab lice, are small insects that live in the human genital area. They usually live around the pubic hair and lay eggs there. In some patients, pubic lice can also be found in the eyebrows and armpit hair. Pubic lice are different from head lice. They are another type of lice. They are about 1 to 3 mm in length. They have flat bodies and look like crabs under a magnifying glass. Pubic lice feed on blood, and bites on the genitals can cause severe itching, affecting the patient's normal life and often leading to embarrassing embarrassment.

The most common way to get pubic lice is through sexual contact. Infection can also occur if you use clothing, sheets, or towels with an infected person.

The high-risk groups for infection are those who do not pay attention to sexual safety and/or share toiletries with others.

Pubic lice can cause severe itching in the genital area and can spread to other areas of the body that are covered with body hair. The skin of the genital area is tender. Repeated scratching and ulceration can cause skin pigment changes, or the invasion of other pathogens can cause secondary infection.

If pubic lice are found and have related symptoms, the patient should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

Clinicians will carefully observe the patient's external genitalia and look for pubic lice or eggs. If found, the diagnosis can be made.

Pubic lice infestations are usually treated first with an over-the-counter lice lotion or gel; if that doesn't work, a stronger insecticide is used. If there are pubic lice in your eyelashes and eyebrows, apply Vaseline to the affected area. With aggressive treatment, it can usually be cured.

The clothes and bedding of patients with pubic lice should be washed thoroughly. Sexual intercourse should be avoided during treatment, and sexual partners should also receive timely diagnosis and treatment.

The key to preventing pubic lice is to pay attention to your personality