Zoonotic parasites with significant importance for tropical dermatology | ||||
| Parasitologists United Journal | ||||
| Article 3, Volume 16, Issue 2, August 2023, Page 100-113 PDF (573.3 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Review Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/puj.2023.228039.1218 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Enas AO Elsaftawy1; Solwan Samanoudy2; Rita M Wassef* 3; Salwa H Morsy4 | ||||
| 1Departments of Medical Parasitology,Faculties of Medicine, Cairo University,Armed Forces College of Medicine Egypt | ||||
| 2Departments of Dermatology , Faculties of Medicine, Cairo University , Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| 3Departments of Medical Parasitology Faculties of Medicine,Helwan University Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| 4Departments of Medical Parasitology Cairo University ,Modern University for Technology and Information , Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Zoonotic parasitosis is well known to predominate among poor societies in tropical and sub-tropical zones. Despite the comprehensive emergence and re-emergence of cutaneous zoonotic parasites, the clinical recognition of these types of infections is limited. Although most prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical zones, parasitic zoonosis in skin was reported in developed countries under suitable conditions. The non-specific symptomatology and lack of meticulous reports for the real burden were notable. Dermoscopy is a recent promising alternative in the diagnosis of cutaneous parasitosis, particularly by arthropods and helminths. In zoonotic protozoa, histopathological examination remains a cornerstone for proper diagnosis. Challenges in medical treatment are present in several cases; therefore, the search for alternatives is important. The present review aims to underline the epidemiological data, clinical pathology, and updates in the diagnosis and management of these dermal parasitic infections. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Dermoscopy; histopathological; medical treatment; parasites; skin; zoonosis | ||||
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