Cutaneous amebiasis in a child and review of the literature.
Pediatr Dermatol
; 23(3): 231-4, 2006.
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| ID: mdl-16780468
ABSTRACT
Cutaneous amebiasis is a rare manifestation of infection with the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. We describe this infestation in a 9-year-old Mexican immigrant who presented with diarrhea and perianal ulcers. To our knowledge, this is only the tenth child with cutaneous amebiasis reported in the literature, and only the second from the United States. We review previous reports and emphasize the importance of a high index of clinical suspicion for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent potentially serious morbidity and even mortality.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Cutáneas Parasitarias
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Entamoeba histolytica
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Entamebiasis
Tipo de estudio:
Screening_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Dermatol
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos