The Men or Women Behind Nevi: Alfred Guido Miescher

Vaira, Fabrizio; Nazzaro, Gianluca; Crosti, C.; Veraldi, Stefano

doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.9675

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“…Tungiasis is a neglected tropical parasitic inflammatory tropical skin disease (NTD) affecting the world's poorest people [1] caused by a female flea called Tunga penetrans [2]. It is described as "the greatest curse that has ever afflicted Africa" [3] and is potentially endemic in 88 countries worldwide with an estimated prevalence in community based-settings 60% [4][5][6][7][8][9]. It is predominantly a health problem in the tropical areas of Latin America and Africa [10,11].…”

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The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Tungiasis Infestations in Uganda: Implications for Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Disease Control

Adriko¹

2022

Zoonosis of Public Health Interest

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Tungiasis is a neglected parasitic inflammatory tropical skin disease affecting the world’s poorest people caused by a female flea called Tunga penetrans. It is potentially endemic in 88 countries worldwide, with an estimated community prevalence of 60%. The national prevalence is estimated at 50% with recent epidemics re-emergence dimensions in Uganda. The disease burden continues to escalate with high-school dropouts, absenteeism, and poor performance. This study was geared toward assessing the prevalence and risk factors in communities in Uganda. Overall, there is prevalence of 40.6 and 28% among households and individuals. Our findings further indicate prevalence of infection was the highest at household level compared to infected individuals observed; (Jinja; 73.3% vs. 50.0%), (Namutumba; 53.2% vs. 33.3%), (Iganga; 41.1% vs. 25.3%), (Bugiri; 24.4% vs. 27.1%), (Namayingo; 20.5% vs. 12.6%) and (Mayuge; 13.6% vs. 6.2%). Physical examinations revealed the most affected body parts were the toes (6.5%), sole (1.2%), and the heel (0.8%). The common method of prevention and treatment used is self-removal (49.4%), removal by a family member (32.7%), support from medical personnel (14.4%), and use of ointment (1.9%). The findings have implications for the prevention and control of Tungiasis as a public health concern in Uganda. This requires strengthened health education aimed at improved household sanitation and hygiene with community empowerment as a long-term measure.

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The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Tungiasis Infestations in Uganda: Implications for Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Disease Control

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2022

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“…Alfred Guido Miescher was a professor of Dermatology at the University Hospital of Zurich and was passionate about dermatopathology . His landmark work, Histologie de 100 cas de naevi pigmentaires d'après les methods de Masson , published in 1935, included 100 hemispherical melanocytic nevi found mostly on women's faces and nowadays known as “Miescher's nevi.” Ten years later, he described cheilitis granulomatosa, subsequently also called Miescher cheilitis, one of the components of Melkersson‐Rosenthal syndrome.…”

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