pubic lice

pubic lice Parasitic insects found in the genital area of humans. Pubic lice are usually spread through sexual contact. Rarely, infestation can be spread through contact with an infested person’s bed linens, towels, or clothes. Pubic lice are generally found in the genital area on pubic hair but may occasionally be found on other coarse…

puberty

puberty Adolescence, the period in which the human body first becomes capable of reproduction. The timing of the development of puberty is variable and involves many factors including genetic, nutritional, environmental, and social factors.

P-24 antigen

P-24 antigen A structural protein that is found only in the HIV virus. Tests for the level of P-24 antigen may be done to detect early HIV infection and to screen donated blood for the presence of HIV. P-24 antigen is only detectable during a limited period of time; after the infection has established itself…