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STDs (Expert Forum)
Crabs from wrestling?
Answered by
University of Washington
Seattle - WA
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Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Jan 04, 2005 12:00AM
, Jan 04, 2005 12:00AM
I have never heard of it, but I'm sure it is possible. There is a condition well known in wrestlers called herpes gladiatorum--type 1 HSV infection of the' neck, shoulders, or almost anywhere on the body, acquired from their competitors' oral herpes infections. The same sort of thing probably can happen with pubic lice (crabs). I doubt "really hairy legs" are necessary.
Regards-- HHH, MD
Regards-- HHH, MD
