Parasitic Diseases List

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin condition that's caused by several species of parasite. You may also see it referred to as "creeping eruption" or "larva migrans." CLM is typically seen in warm climates. In fact, it's one of the most frequent skin conditions in people who've traveled to a tropical country. Read on to discover more about CLM, how it's treated, and what you can do to prevent it. CLM can be caused by several different species of hookworm larvae. A larva is a juvenile form of the hookworm. These parasites are typically associated with animals such as cats and dogs. The hookworms live inside the intestines of animals, which shed hookworm eggs in their feces. These eggs then hatch into larvae that can cause an infection. Infection can happen when your skin comes into contact with the larvae, typically in contaminated soil or sand. When contact is made, the larvae burrow into the upper layer of your skin. People who are walking baref...

Interstitial interface keratitis (IIK) in lamellar keratoplasty is a term used to describe infectious keratitis that primarily involves the graft-host interface. It poses specific challenges due to impaired access for microbiological testing and poor penetration of antimicrobial drugs, as well as ease of deeper extension of the microorganism. A 33-year-old male with a medical history of left eye deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) with keratoconus, subsequently complicated with steroid-induced glaucoma controlled with Xen tube insertion, presented with acute left eye pain and redness for two days due to one broken corneal graft suture at 5 o'clock position with infiltrate at the graft-host junction. He was treated for suture-related bacterial keratitis (culture-negative) with intensive single broad-spectrum topical antibiotic after suture removal. However, the condition worsened, with dense stromal infiltrate extending into the graft-host interface junction which further p...

Babies can develop rashes due to heat, dampness, irritation, or allergens. It's common for babies to develop rashes such as eczema, heat rash, diaper rashes, or cradle cap. Rashes can also be caused by chronic problems such as eczema or contagious infections such as impetigo or chicken pox.  Many rashes resolve on their own, while others may require medical attention. However, they are rarely an emergency. This article reviews different types of baby rashes and their the symptoms, causes, and treatments. Comzeal / Getty Images Causes Babies develop rashes for a variety of reasons, including: Sensitive skin  Irritants Heat Allergic reactions Infections While these are more common reasons for babies to develop rashes, rashes are associated with a variety of conditions and triggers. Types of Rashes Allergic Reaction Babies can have allergic reactions to medications, soap, animals, or specific foods. ...

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Primary splenic epidermal cysts, a type I splenic lesion, are very uncommon and usually found coincidentally. In this report, we present a primary splenic epidermal cyst that presented as a mass in the left upper quadrant associated with sharp pain, early satiety, and constipation. We review the classification of splenic cysts with a detailed look into the causes and types of type I cysts. We discuss the different treatment options, how current and past surgical options are controversial, and indications for splenectomy in spleen cysts. We explore how percutaneous drainage as a bridge to splenectomy may have been beneficial in a splenic cyst of great size. This splenic cyst was attempted laparoscopically but converted to an open splenectomy after complications. The patient recovered with no difficulties postoperatively. Introduction Splenic cysts are rare, and they are commonly found incidentally. Splenic lesions are classified into Type I - primary (true) cysts with a histol...

If you are experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, you may wonder if the cause is food poisoning, stomach flu, or COVID-19. These conditions share similar symptoms, though there are some key differences between them. Read on to learn more about the symptoms of food poisoning, stomach flu, and COVID-19 and how to determine which condition you have. You'll also learn how to treat each condition, when to seek medical care, and how to test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. To determine what is causing your gastrointestinal symptoms, it's important to consider factors such as severity, accompanying symptoms, and possible causes. You may need to take a test to get a diagnosis. Typical food poisoning symptoms Eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites can cause food poisoning. Symptoms can occur within a few hours, days, or weeks of consuming contaminated food. They tend to be more severe than symptoms of the stom...

This case represents a clinically and laboratory diagnostic challenge. Since the patient resides in an area of Israel endemic for CL, we expected the causative agent to be either L. tropica or L. major . While L. infantum has been reported to cause ML in other regions of the Mediterranean basin, leishmaniasis caused by L. donovani is rare in Israel and primarily found in East African refugees with HIV-VL co-infections. Therefore, although described, it was surprising for us to identify the parasites causing ML as L. donovani 4 years following a stay in central and North Africa with no evidence or report of former skin lesions. The fact that visceralizing Leishmania can produce mucosal disease, raises the question whether the lesions observed in this patient represent the primary site of parasite inoculation (as this patient is reported to breath orally during sleep), or a secondary localization following current or former VL, especially in the presence of an enlarged spleen. The a...