Cutaneous and pulmonary dirofilariasis due to Dirofilaria repens.
Br J Dermatol
; 173(3): 788-91, 2015 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-25918821
ABSTRACT
Dirofilariasis is a worldwide zoonotic infection that accidentally affects humans. It is caused by filarial nematodes of the genus Dirofilaria, which are transmitted by mosquitoes. Cutaneous dirofilariasis appears as inflammatory lesions that could be consistent with Wells' cellulitis. We present a remarkable case of human infection with Dirofilaria repens, causing both subcutaneous and pulmonary nodules.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Dermatopatias Parasitárias
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Dirofilariose
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Pneumopatias Parasitárias
Limite:
Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
França