Zoonotic parasites with significant importance for tropical dermatology

AO Elsaftawy, Enas; Samanoudy, Solwan; M Wassef, Rita; H Morsy, Salwa

doi:10.21608/puj.2023.228039.1218

Zoonotic parasites with significant importance for tropical dermatology

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

¹ Departments of Medical Parasitology,Faculties of Medicine, Cairo University,Armed Forces College of Medicine Egypt

² Departments of Dermatology , Faculties of Medicine, Cairo University , Cairo, Egypt

³ Departments of Medical Parasitology Faculties of Medicine,Helwan University Cairo, Egypt

⁴ Departments of Medical Parasitology Cairo University ,Modern University for Technology and Information , Cairo, Egypt

10.21608/puj.2023.228039.1218

Abstract

Zoonotic parasitosis is well known to predominate among poor societies in tropical and sub-tropical zones.
Despite the comprehensive emergence and re-emergence of cutaneous zoonotic parasites, the clinical
recognition of these types of infections is limited. Although most prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical zones,
parasitic zoonosis in skin was reported in developed countries under suitable conditions. The non-specific
symptomatology and lack of meticulous reports for the real burden were notable. Dermoscopy is a recent
promising alternative in the diagnosis of cutaneous parasitosis, particularly by arthropods and helminths.
In zoonotic protozoa, histopathological examination remains a cornerstone for proper diagnosis. Challenges
in medical treatment are present in several cases; therefore, the search for alternatives is important. The
present review aims to underline the epidemiological data, clinical pathology, and updates in the diagnosis
and management of these dermal parasitic infections.

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