Vaginal, anal or oral sex. Pain when urinating, and a slight white or clear discharge from the penis. Sometimes there will be no signs. Anal or oral sex or oral-anal contact. Itchiness in the pubic hair or occasionally other hairy parts of the body.
Close examination shows tiny, crab-like lice.
May be accompanied by other, unsuspected STDs. Effective lotions and shampoos are available from chemists without prescription. Clothes, towels and bedding must be washed. Severe itchiness in any hairy part of the body or other places such as wrists, forearms or penis. Effective lotions and shampoos are available from chemists without prescription.