Guinea Worm Infection of Human Cases in Gog District of Gambella, South West Ethiopia: 2020 - A Case Report and Literature Review

Gesese, Abreha Addis; EndaleZenebe, Behire

doi:10.23937/2474-3658/1510198

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“…Patients are usually asymptomatic until the uterine end breaks through the skin, causing a painful, itchy blister. The pruritus is sometimes associated with an urticarial rash and a burning or crawling‐like sensation 91–93 …”

Section: Dracunculiasismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The pruritus is sometimes associated with an urticarial rash and a burning or crawling-like sensation. [91][92][93] Current recommended treatment for pruritus in dracunculiasis is supportive therapy with diphenhydramine. 93 Clinical trials in the past have shown some symptom relief with metronidazole and thiabendazole, 94,95 though their benefit in the treatment of pruritus is unclear.…”

Section: African Trypanosomiasismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Tropical parasitic itch in returned travellers and immigrants from endemic areas

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Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Itch is the most common skin symptom among tropical parasitic diseases (TPD), but there are limited data about its characteristics in these conditions. In dermatology practices and travellers' health clinics in the developed world, itch is a common complaint among travellers returning from endemic areas, as well among migrants arriving from endemic areas, where they may have been exposed to TPD. Studying aspects of pruritus among TPD may lead to improvements in prompt, accurate diagnosis and management of these conditions. This review examines the major itch-inducing TPDs, including schistosomiasis, echinococcosis, onchocerciasis, scabies, cutaneous larva migrans, larva currens, African trypanosomiasis, dracunculiasis and other causes of travel associated pruritus. We focus on the link between pruritus and other symptoms, aetiology, clinical staging and therapeutic options for these parasitic illnesses. Because some tropical parasitic diseases can present with significant pruritus, we attempt to identify aspects of the pruritus that are characteristic of-or unique to-specific conditions. These diagnostic insights may help clinicians create a rational and focused differential diagnosis and help determine optimal disease management pathways. In this sense, management involves treating the individual, seeking epidemiologically linked cases, preventing recurrences or relapses, and reducing spread of the disease.

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Section: Dracunculiasismentioning

confidence: 99%