Final answer:
The statement is false; pubic lice can infest coarse hair in other parts of the body beyond the pubic area. They latch onto hair and feed on blood, and unlike bacterial or viral STIs, pubic lice infestations can be treated and cured.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement "Pubic lice will only infest hairs in the lower abdomen and pubic areas of adult men and women" is False. Pubic lice, known as the crab louse or Pthirus pubis, are generally found in the pubic hair of humans but can also infest other areas with coarse hair, including the eyelashes, eyebrows, beard, mustache, chest, and armpits. These tiny parasites, which are about the size of a pinhead, attach themselves to the hair strands and feed on blood. Pubic lice cling to hair fibers and their eggs are laid at the base of hair shafts, not just within the pubic region but wherever suitable hair is present.
It is important to understand that, unlike most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) which are caused by bacteria or viruses, pubic lice are infesting parasites. Bacterial STIs can be treated with antibiotics and are curable, while viral STIs unfortunately have no cure and are usually a lifelong infection. However, infestations like pubic lice can be treated and fully eradicated with proper medical treatment and hygiene practices.