Protozoa and Worms

Bravo F.G. · Dermatology: Volume 1-2, Fifth Edition (2024) · DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-7020-8225-2.00083-4

Resumen

Protozoal and helminth infections are major causes of tropical disease in many parts of the world. For some of these conditions, the clinical presentations differ depending on the geographic region, e.g. New World vs Old World leishmaniasis. Protozoal infections can lead to significant morbidity in both immunocompromised hosts (e.g. toxoplasmosis) and immunocompetent individuals (e.g. Balamuthia spp.). The cutaneous manifestations of helminth infections range from larva migrans to elephantiasis. Even diseases with a restricted geographic distribution, such as leishmaniasis, may be observed in individuals from non-endemic areas due to immigration, tourism, disaster relief efforts, or military service.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia