Pubic lice are commonly found in the pubic area and spread through sexual contact. What is the scientific name of pubic lice?

• A. Pediculus humans capitis.
• B. Pediculus humanus corporis.
• C. Demodex folliculorum.
• D. Pediculus humans pubis.

Answer: (D)

Pubic lice are a type of louse that specifically infest the pubic region, so their scientific name includes pubis. Among the options, the one that ends with pubis matches the organism associated with pubic lice. The other choices refer to lice that inhabit other areas (head or body) or to a mite, not a louse.