Phthiriasis palpebraldiagnóstico y tratamiento

  1. JS López García
  2. I García Lozano
  3. J Martínez Garchitorena
Journal:
Archivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmologia

ISSN: 0365-6691

Year of publication: 2003

Volume: 78

Issue: 7

Pages: 365-374

Type: Article

DOI: 10.4321/S0365-66912003000700005 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Phthiriasis palpebrarum, caused by Phthirus pubis, is an uncommon cause of blepharoconjunctivitis; therefore, this condition is easily misdiagnosed. When diagnosed, genital involvement must be ruled out. Association with other venereal diseases is common. Affected children must be searched for sexual abuse. The number of diagnosed patients in our department has increased in recent years. We review the epidemiological, clinical and diagnostic features of phthriasis palpebrarum as well as the different treatment options to eradicate the parasite and to prevent infestations.

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