Parasitosis con manifestaciones clínicas cutáneas

  1. Torres, A. Hernández
  2. Vázquez, E. García 1
  3. Escudero, E. Moral
  4. Martínez, J.A. Herrero
  5. Gómez, J. Gómez
  6. Hernández, M. Segovia
  1. 1 Universidad de Murcia
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    Universidad de Murcia

    Murcia, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03p3aeb86

Journal:
Medicine: Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado

ISSN: 0304-5412

Year of publication: 2018

Series: 12

Issue: 58

Pages: 3409-3415

Type: Article

DOI: 10.1016/J.MED.2018.06.003 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR

More publications in: Medicine: Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado

Abstract

Skin lesions are a frequent cause for doctor visits among travellers returning from tropical and subtropical areas. Although most of these lesions appear during the trip, other lesions might occur after the patients’ return to their country of origin. The clinical manifestations of this condition are varied, and its aetiology can be both infectious and noninfectious. Although some are typically of tropical origin, most parasitic infections can occur anywhere in the world (insect bites, burns, allergic reactions, etc.). The lesion's clinical characteristics, associated symptomatology and location (exposed or unexposed areas), along with the patient's immune status, a history of certain risky activities, the time elapsed since the patient's return, the length of the trip and the destination, can help in directing the suspected diagnosis.

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