[Centrifugal annular erythema and African trypanosomiasis. Trypanid ].
The skin symptoms of trypanosomiasis in children are reviewed following report of one case of African trypanosomiasis (T. Gambiense). Trypanids, existing in 10-20% of patients during blood and lymphatic dissemination, appear are transient centrifugal annular erythemas made of few elements located on the trunk and roots of arms and thighs. Centrifugal annular erythema in a context of severe infections disease in a exposed subject coming from and endemic zone constitutes a characteristic diagnostic element.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004890:Erythema / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014353:Trypanosomiasis, African / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*
Eritema anular centrífugo y tripanosomiasis africana. Tripanide.