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Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica 2021; 19 (4)

Trombiculiasis (Thrombidiasis): Review of an Underdiagnosed Common Skin Disease

González MEA, Arenas GR

Language: Spanish
References: 19
Page: 353-359
PDF size: 191.78 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Trombidiasis is a common but underreported parasitic disease. The causal agent is the larvae of trombiculid mites commonly known as chiggers, which usually infect small rodents, dogs, cats or birds. However, humans are occasional hosts, acquiring the infection directly or indirectly from infested pets. Initial clinical manifestations can be as pinpoint or umbilicated, erythematous and/or urticarial papules; usually in clusters or in a linear pattern along the waist, at the seam of underwear, or above socks or shoes, but can appear anywhere on the body. Although trombidiasis tends to resolve spontaneously in a few weeks, possible complications such as a secondary bacterial infection or even in some countries as a vector of other diseases.


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