Phthiriasis palpebral: diagnóstico y tratamiento

García, JS López; Lozano, Isabel; Garchitorena, J Martínez

doi:10.4321/s0365-66912003000700005

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“…The transmission can be done following sexual maltreatments or by the means of infected clothing or bed linen [3]. Affected children must be searched for sexual abuse [1,13]. The source of contamination was not detected in this case, given that the ophthalmic examinations of family members were unremarkable and the parents did not report for dermatologic examination.…”

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Phthirus pubis Infestation of the Eyelids Presenting as Chronic Blepharoconjunctivitis in a 6-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report

Dohvoma

Mvogo

Atangana

et al. 2018

Case Rep Ophthalmol

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Purpose: To report the case of Phthirus pubis infestation of the eyelashes presenting as chronic blepharoconjunctivitis. Case Report: A 6-year-old girl presented with a 2-month history of blepharoconjunctivitis unresponsive to topical antibiotics in the left eye. Slit-lamp examination revealed the presence of nits and adult parasites on the eyelashes. Parasitological examination confirmed adult forms and nits of Phthirus pubis. There was no evidence of infestation elsewhere. Outcome was favourable with mechanical removal and application of petroleum jelly. Conclusion: Careful slit-lamp examination of the eyelashes should be done in all patients presenting with ocular irritation symptoms.

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“…Phthirus pubis (pubic or crab lice) is a species of human lice which infests predominantly the genital hair. Pubic lice infestation of the eyelid, known as phthiriasis palpebrarum is a relatively uncommon condition [1,2].…”

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Phthirus pubis Infestation of the Eyelids Presenting as Chronic Blepharoconjunctivitis in a 6-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report

Dohvoma

Mvogo

Atangana

et al. 2018

Case Rep Ophthalmol

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“…12 Topical application of mercuric oxide 1% ointment to the lid margin twice daily is effective, as is topical application of pyrethrin 0.2% with 2% piperonyl butoxide. 13 …”

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Parasitic Infections of the External Eye

Pahuja

Puranik

Jelliti

et al. 2013

Ocular Immunology and Inflammation

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Parasitic infections of the eye are rare. However, being more commonly seen in developing nations, they require active measures for screening, diagnosis, and therapy. Parasites of importance causing external ocular disease are protozoan parasites, such as Leishmania; metazoans, such as nematodes (roundworms), cestodes (tapeworms), and trematodes (flatworms); or ectoparasites, such as Phthirus pubis and Demodex.

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“…Since transmission is possible with only close contact, the parasite is transferred from the pubic or axillary hair to the eyes by strong physical contact. It should be considered that P. pubis infestations can be associated with sexual abuse in children or sexual activity in adolescents (4). PP is a clinical entity that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of blepharitis in all age groups and can be easily missed if only the eye globe is taken into account during biomicroscopic examination and eyelid examination is overlooked.…”

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A Rare Case of Blebharitis: Phthiriasis Palpebrarum

Altinsoy¹,

Alver²,

Doğanay³

2018

TurkiyeParazitolDerg

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A six-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital due to itching and scalding crusts that persisted 10-15 days in both eyes. Upon biomicroscopic examination, 5-6 semi-translucent, yellowish brown living lice attached to the upper eyelashes and a large number of eggs were observed. Following application of pilocarpine hydrochloride (Pilomann 2%, Bausch-Lomb) and topical proparacaine hydrochloride (Alcaine 0.5%, Alcon), the paralyzed parasites and eggs were manually removed by pulling with forceps. The lice were identified as adult forms of pubic louse, Pthirus pubis, and its eggs. The patient was treated with pilocarpine hydrochloride, which was applied thrice a day combined with pure vaseline. One week later, no lice or eggs were seen on the eyelashes.

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Phthiriasis palpebral: diagnóstico y tratamiento

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<b><i>Phthirus pubis</i></b> Infestation of the Eyelids Presenting as Chronic Blepharoconjunctivitis in a 6-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report

<b><i>Phthirus pubis</i></b> Infestation of the Eyelids Presenting as Chronic Blepharoconjunctivitis in a 6-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report

Parasitic Infections of the External Eye

A Rare Case of Blebharitis: Phthiriasis Palpebrarum

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