Parasitosis con manifestaciones dermatológicas

Abstract

Skin lesions are a common reason for travelers who return from tropical and subtropical areas to seek a medical evaluation. Among ill travelers evaluated upon their return, dermatological diseases are the third most common problem (after fever and acute diarrhea). Chronic dermatological problems such as chronic dermatitis can worsen in a tropical climate. The differential diagnosis of skin lesions that occur during or after a trip is extensive and includes both infectious (virus, bacteria, fungi, helminths, protozoa) and non-infectious (burns, allergic reactions, trauma) causes. The distribution, clinical characteristics of the lesion and associated symptoms, its location (exposed or unexposed areas), the patient's immune status, and a medical history of certain risky activities along with the time that has passed since returning, the duration of the trip, and the destination can help guide a suspected diagnosis. The purpose of this update is to identify the most common parasitic dermatological diseases related to travel and describe the epidemiological and geographic aspects as well as the clinical characteristics, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.