AO Elsaftawy, E., Samanoudy, S., M Wassef, R., H Morsy, S. (2023). Zoonotic parasites with significant importance for tropical dermatology. Parasitologists United Journal, 16(2), 100-113. doi: 10.21608/puj.2023.228039.1218
Enas AO Elsaftawy; Solwan Samanoudy; Rita M Wassef; Salwa H Morsy. "Zoonotic parasites with significant importance for tropical dermatology". Parasitologists United Journal, 16, 2, 2023, 100-113. doi: 10.21608/puj.2023.228039.1218
AO Elsaftawy, E., Samanoudy, S., M Wassef, R., H Morsy, S. (2023). 'Zoonotic parasites with significant importance for tropical dermatology', Parasitologists United Journal, 16(2), pp. 100-113. doi: 10.21608/puj.2023.228039.1218
AO Elsaftawy, E., Samanoudy, S., M Wassef, R., H Morsy, S. Zoonotic parasites with significant importance for tropical dermatology. Parasitologists United Journal, 2023; 16(2): 100-113. doi: 10.21608/puj.2023.228039.1218
Zoonotic parasites with significant importance for tropical dermatology
1Departments of Medical Parasitology,Faculties of Medicine, Cairo University,Armed Forces College of Medicine Egypt
2Departments of Dermatology , Faculties of Medicine, Cairo University , Cairo, Egypt
3Departments of Medical Parasitology Faculties of Medicine,Helwan University Cairo, Egypt
4Departments of Medical Parasitology Cairo University ,Modern University for Technology and Information , Cairo, Egypt
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.