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Onchocerciasis and the skin.

S G Browne

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |February 28, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Skin manifestations like itching, redness, and depigmentation are more common and significant than eye problems in low-prevalence onchocerciasis areas. These skin symptoms are important indicators of infection, even with low parasite intensity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Parasitology
    • Dermatology
    • Tropical Medicine

    Background:

    • Onchocerciasis, a parasitic disease, presents with varied clinical manifestations.
    • Ocular complications are well-documented, but cutaneous manifestations require further attention, especially in specific epidemiological contexts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the significance of skin manifestations in onchocerciasis, particularly in low-prevalence settings.
    • To describe the common dermatological symptoms associated with low-intensity infections.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical observations in onchocerciasis-affected areas.
    • Analysis of reported skin symptoms in relation to infection intensity and prevalence.

    Main Results:

    • Skin manifestations, including pruritus, erythema, and characteristic depigmentation, are more frequent and important than ocular complications in low-prevalence onchocerciasis areas.
    • These cutaneous signs are common even in individuals with low intensities of infection.

    Conclusions:

    • Cutaneous onchocerciasis is a significant clinical feature, especially in epidemiological settings with low disease prevalence.
    • Dermatological signs like depigmentation warrant careful consideration for diagnosis and management of onchocerciasis.

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