Cutaneous Amebiasis

Fujita, Wayne H.

doi:10.1001/archderm.1981.01650050065026

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“…Most common sites are anus, vulva, penis, buttock, and hands. Regional lymphadenopathy is usually associated (Fujita et al 1981). • Pathological manifestation: Biopsy shows mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate and necrosis.…”

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“…The drug of choice is systemic administration (oral or intravenous) of metronidazole (Parshad et al 2002). • Differential diagnosis: Verrucous carcinoma, tuberculosis verrucosa cutis, syphilis, and lymphogranuloma venereum (Fujita et al 1981). 2.4.2 Cutaneous Larva Migrans (Sandworm Eruption, Plumber's Itch or Duck Hunter's Itch) • Definition: Cutaneous larva migrans, also called as sandworm eruption, plumber's itch, and duck hunter's itch, is a distinctive parasitic condition manifested by creeping cutaneous eruptions caused by wandering larva of animal hookworms (nematodes) in the skin.…”

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Tropical Diseases of the Skin

Tiwary¹,

Kumar²,

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et al. 2020

Atlas of Dermatology, Dermatopathology and Venereology

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Infectious dermatoses are the major burden of skin diseases prevalent in tropics. Some fungal, protozoal, and helminthic infestations are exclusively seen in tropical regions. Endemic pemphigus and few nutritional deficiencies account for majority of noninfectious tropical dermatoses. Basically, the climatic conditions and inhabiting human's culture and behavior are the chief attributable factors in acquiring and perpetuation of these diseases. Besides, migration and/or tourism further augment the risk of dissemination of tropical skin diseases to other regions of the world.

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Tropical Diseases of the Skin

Tiwary¹,

Kumar²,

S³

et al. 2020

Atlas of Dermatology, Dermatopathology and Venereology

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“…Cutaneous involvement by E. histolytica is a rare event 700 and can occur by direct and indirect mechanisms. 679 Another feature, present in all cases, is the presence of phagocytosed red blood cells in the cytoplasm. Colostomies or abdominal wounds are sometimes affected.…”

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