Cutaneous manifestations of African trypanosomiasis.
Arch Dermatol
; 131(10): 1178-82, 1995 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-7574836
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Dermatologists may evaluate patients with African trypanosomiasis. The currently available dermatologic literature does not review the cutaneous manifestations of African trypanosomiasis. OBSERVATION We describe an American man who acquired African trypanosomiasis while hunting in Tanzania, and we review and classify the cutaneous findings of this disease. This article reports the results of the first biopsy of a trypanid and depicts trypanosomes on the first touch preparation done from a trypanid biopsy specimen. Rare color photographs of trypanids are shown.CONCLUSIONS:
Recognition of the unique cutaneous manifestations of African trypanosomiasis may allow dermatologists to make a rapid diagnosis that is essential for timely treatment and survival. Classifying the disease with primary chancriform, secondary hemolymphatic, and tertiary central nervous system stages should improve the understanding of the complex natural history of African trypanosomiasis.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Cutáneas Parasitarias
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Tripanosomiasis Africana
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Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Dermatol
Año:
1995
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos