Cutaneous ectoparasites

Dermatol Ther. 2009 Nov-Dec;22(6):503-17. doi: 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2009.01273.x.

Abstract

Parasites inhabit many places in the world. Some of these can inhabit the human skin or body. Many of these have been eradicated in the developed countries but persist in some tropical environments that are fun places to visit. Visitors can bring such parasites home with them such as scabies, cutaneous larva migrans, tungiasis and myiasis. Their clinical manifestations and treatment are presented for physicians evaluating and treating travelers from exotic places.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiparasitic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / diagnosis*
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / drug therapy*
  • Global Health*
  • Humans
  • Skin Diseases, Parasitic / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases, Parasitic / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antiparasitic Agents