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[Urticaria and parasites].

L de Gentile1, L Grandière-Perez, D Chabasse

  • 1Laboratoire de Parasitologie-Mycologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Angers, France.

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|November 26, 1999
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Parasitic infections can cause urticaria (hives). This review highlights ten parasitic diseases and their diagnostic approaches for exploring the causes of this skin eruption.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Urticaria, a common skin condition, presents diverse etiologies.
  • Parasitic infections are an under-recognized cause of urticarial eruptions.
  • Exploring parasitic causes is crucial for comprehensive urticaria diagnosis.

Purpose:

  • To review ten specific parasitic diseases associated with urticaria.
  • To provide epidemiological context for parasitic contamination.
  • To outline simple diagnostic strategies for these infections.

Summary:

  • The authors discuss ten parasitic diseases potentially linked to urticaria: ascaridiosis, trichinellosis, fasciolosis, giardiosis, toxocarosis, anisakidosis, cercarial dermatitis, schistosomiasis, strongyloidosis, and hydatidosis.
  • For each parasitic infection, key epidemiological data and accessible diagnostic methods are presented.
  • This review aims to guide clinicians in considering parasitic etiologies for unexplained urticaria.

Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of uncommon urticaria causes.
  • Facilitates improved diagnostic pathways for patients with persistent hives.
  • Contributes to the differential diagnosis of dermatological conditions.