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Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Pubic Lice

Should I Call?

Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF:
  • You feel weak or very sick

Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department.

Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.

Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF:
  • You think you need to be seen
  • Looks infected (e.g., pus, soft scabs, open sores)
  • More than 6 hours since completing treatment and moving lice are seen in the pubic hair
  • Pubic lice or nits recurs within 1 month
  • New or unusual vaginal discharge (e.g., odorous, yellow, green, or foamy-white)
  • White or yellow discharge from penis
Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF:
  • You have other questions or concerns
  • Pubic lice
  1. Symptom Description
  2. Care at Home?

Adult Housecalls. Copyright © 2001-2008. David Thompson, M.D.
Reviewed/Modified: Jan. 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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