PARASITIC MITES IN HUMAN EYELASHES AND EYELIDS. PREVALENCE ANALYSIS OF DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONSULTATIONS IN THE CITY OF CORDOBA, ARGENTINA.

This is a prevalence study on Demodex folliculorum infection, a parasitic mite of human eyelashes, eyelids and meibomian glands ducts. This type of mites frequently appears in opthalmologic consultations. Patients present blepharitis with pruritus, burning sensation, irritation and eye pain, which a...

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Autores principales:	Maffrand, Roque Alejandro, Pizzi, Hugo Luis, Pizzi, Rogelio Daniel, Maffrand, Carola M., Tómas, Axel Fernando
Formato:	Artículo revista
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Publicado:	Escuela de Salud Pública y Ambiente. Fac. Cs. Médicas UNC 2017
Materias:	Ácaros del hombre Demodex folliculorum y blefaritis. Human mites Demodex folliculorum and blepharitis.
Acceso en línea:	https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/RSD/article/view/15185
Aporte de:	Revista de Salud Pública de Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

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spellingShingle	Ácaros del hombre Demodex folliculorum y blefaritis. Human mites Demodex folliculorum and blepharitis. Maffrand, Roque Alejandro Pizzi, Hugo Luis Pizzi, Rogelio Daniel Maffrand, Carola M. Tómas, Axel Fernando PARASITIC MITES IN HUMAN EYELASHES AND EYELIDS. PREVALENCE ANALYSIS OF DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONSULTATIONS IN THE CITY OF CORDOBA, ARGENTINA.
topic_facet	Ácaros del hombre Demodex folliculorum y blefaritis. Human mites Demodex folliculorum and blepharitis.
author	Maffrand, Roque Alejandro Pizzi, Hugo Luis Pizzi, Rogelio Daniel Maffrand, Carola M. Tómas, Axel Fernando
author_facet	Maffrand, Roque Alejandro Pizzi, Hugo Luis Pizzi, Rogelio Daniel Maffrand, Carola M. Tómas, Axel Fernando
author_sort	Maffrand, Roque Alejandro
title	PARASITIC MITES IN HUMAN EYELASHES AND EYELIDS. PREVALENCE ANALYSIS OF DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONSULTATIONS IN THE CITY OF CORDOBA, ARGENTINA.
title_short	PARASITIC MITES IN HUMAN EYELASHES AND EYELIDS. PREVALENCE ANALYSIS OF DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONSULTATIONS IN THE CITY OF CORDOBA, ARGENTINA.
title_full	PARASITIC MITES IN HUMAN EYELASHES AND EYELIDS. PREVALENCE ANALYSIS OF DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONSULTATIONS IN THE CITY OF CORDOBA, ARGENTINA.
title_fullStr	PARASITIC MITES IN HUMAN EYELASHES AND EYELIDS. PREVALENCE ANALYSIS OF DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONSULTATIONS IN THE CITY OF CORDOBA, ARGENTINA.
title_full_unstemmed	PARASITIC MITES IN HUMAN EYELASHES AND EYELIDS. PREVALENCE ANALYSIS OF DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONSULTATIONS IN THE CITY OF CORDOBA, ARGENTINA.
title_sort	parasitic mites in human eyelashes and eyelids. prevalence analysis of demodex folliculorum in ophthalmological consultations in the city of cordoba, argentina.
description	This is a prevalence study on Demodex folliculorum infection, a parasitic mite of human eyelashes, eyelids and meibomian glands ducts. This type of mites frequently appears in opthalmologic consultations. Patients present blepharitis with pruritus, burning sensation, irritation and eye pain, which are quickly relieved after diagnosis and mite treatment.1,4,14, 30, 31 All the patients who visited the ophthalmology office in the Chair of Ophthalmology at Hospital Nacional de Clinicas, School of Medicine, National University of Cordoba, Argentina, were included in this research. The objective was to determine the presence of this mite in opthalmologic consultation when blepharitis was diagnosed, and secondly, define what type of symptoms and signs appear with this condition. The total number of patients seen in the 243 working days of the year 2012 were 48,600 (n=48,600). Half of these patients (n=24,300) were diagnosed with blepharitis; in 30% of the cases (n=7230), blepharitis was due to the mite. From this, we conclude that 15% of the patients consulted because of blepharitis caused by Demodex folliculorum. In our experience mite infection is always associated with blepharitis. Other authors, 7,16,19 have pointed to the presence of mites without symptoms. Blepharitis is defined as eyelid inflammation and we could determine that 100% of these patients presented eye pruritus, 60% dry eye sensation, 50% tearing, 40% burning, 30% eye pain, 30% discharges and 20 % blurred vision. This condition becomes chronic and in occasions it may cause loss of eyelashes. In most cases, patients take a long time before seeing a doctor because of this condition. It is surprising to see this kind of mites moving around eyelashes. This study exposes the high prevalence of mite blepharitis taking into account an important sample of opthalmologic consultations and tries to statistically contextualize the condition and inform medical professionals about these results. Finally, blepharitis due to Demodex folliculorum is an underestimated pathology which should be appropriately recognized in general medical practice.
publisher	Escuela de Salud Pública y Ambiente. Fac. Cs. Médicas UNC
publishDate	2017
url	https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/RSD/article/view/15185
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spelling	I10-R360-article-151852025-04-03T12:06:33Z PARASITIC MITES IN HUMAN EYELASHES AND EYELIDS. PREVALENCE ANALYSIS OF DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONSULTATIONS IN THE CITY OF CORDOBA, ARGENTINA. Ácaros parásitos en pestañas y párpados humanos. Análisis de prevalencia de Demodex folliculorum en consultas oftalmológicas en la ciudad de Córdoba, Argentina ÁCAROS PARASITAS EM CÍLIOS E PÁLPEBRAS HUMANAS. ANÁLISE DA PREVALÊNCIA DO DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM EM CONSULTAS OFTALMOLÓGICAS, NA CIDADE DE CÓRDOBA, ARGENTINA. Maffrand, Roque Alejandro Pizzi, Hugo Luis Pizzi, Rogelio Daniel Maffrand, Carola M. Tómas, Axel Fernando Ácaros del hombre Demodex folliculorum y blefaritis. Human mites Demodex folliculorum and blepharitis. This is a prevalence study on Demodex folliculorum infection, a parasitic mite of human eyelashes, eyelids and meibomian glands ducts. This type of mites frequently appears in opthalmologic consultations. Patients present blepharitis with pruritus, burning sensation, irritation and eye pain, which are quickly relieved after diagnosis and mite treatment.1,4,14, 30, 31 All the patients who visited the ophthalmology office in the Chair of Ophthalmology at Hospital Nacional de Clinicas, School of Medicine, National University of Cordoba, Argentina, were included in this research. The objective was to determine the presence of this mite in opthalmologic consultation when blepharitis was diagnosed, and secondly, define what type of symptoms and signs appear with this condition. The total number of patients seen in the 243 working days of the year 2012 were 48,600 (n=48,600). Half of these patients (n=24,300) were diagnosed with blepharitis; in 30% of the cases (n=7230), blepharitis was due to the mite. From this, we conclude that 15% of the patients consulted because of blepharitis caused by Demodex folliculorum. In our experience mite infection is always associated with blepharitis. Other authors, 7,16,19 have pointed to the presence of mites without symptoms. Blepharitis is defined as eyelid inflammation and we could determine that 100% of these patients presented eye pruritus, 60% dry eye sensation, 50% tearing, 40% burning, 30% eye pain, 30% discharges and 20 % blurred vision. This condition becomes chronic and in occasions it may cause loss of eyelashes. In most cases, patients take a long time before seeing a doctor because of this condition. It is surprising to see this kind of mites moving around eyelashes. This study exposes the high prevalence of mite blepharitis taking into account an important sample of opthalmologic consultations and tries to statistically contextualize the condition and inform medical professionals about these results. Finally, blepharitis due to Demodex folliculorum is an underestimated pathology which should be appropriately recognized in general medical practice. El presente es un estudio de prevalencia sobre la infestación por Demodex folliculorum, ácaro parásito de las pestañas, folículos y de los conductos de las glándulas de meibomio. Es de observación frecuente este tipo de parásitos en la consulta oftalmológica. Los pacientes presentan blefaritis con prurito, ardor, irritación y dolor ocular, reciben rápido alivio luego del diagnóstico y el tratamiento acaricida.1,4,14, 30, 31 Este informe investigó la totalidad de pacientes que concurrieron a la consulta oftalmológica en la Cátedra de Oftalmología del Hospital Nacional de Clínicas, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. El objetivo fue determinar la prevalencia del ácaro en las consultas oftalmológicas con diagnóstico de blefaritis y en segundo término que tipo de síntomas y signos acompañan la afección. El número total de pacientes que consultaron en los 243 días hábiles del año 2012, fue de 48.600 (n=48.600). En el 50 % de los pacientes, (n=24.300), se diagnosticó blefaritis; en el 30 % (n=7.290), de éstos, la blefaritis se debió a la presencia del ácaro. De lo dicho se concluye que, el 15 % de los pacientes que consultaron lo hicieron por blefaritis por Demodex folliculorum. La infestación por el ácaro siempre se asocia en nuestra experiencia con blefaritis. Otros autores, 7,16,19 señalan el hallazgo del parásito sin la presencia de síntomas. La blefaritis se define como la inflamación de los párpados y pudimos determinar que el 100 % de estos pacientes presentó prurito ocular, el 60 % sensación de ojo seco, el 50 %, lagrimeo, el 40 % ardor, el 30 %,dolor ocular, el 30 %, secreciones y el 20 %visión borrosa. La afección se torna crónica y lleva en ocasiones a la pérdida de las pestañas. En la mayoría de los casos los pacientes conviven con el cuadro clínico y retrasan la consulta. Resulta sorprendente ver varios individuos de esta especie de ácaros moviéndose entre las pestañas. El estudio expone la alta prevalencia de la blefaritis acaricida teniendo en cuenta una muestra importante de consultas oftalmológicas y tiene el propósito de contextualizar estadísticamente la afección y poner al corriente sobre estos resultados a los profesionales médicos. En último término, la blefaritis por Demodex folliculorum es una patología subestimada que debe ser oportunamente reconocida en la práctica médica general. Este é um estudo de prevalência na infestação do Demodex folliculorum, ácaro parasita dos cílios, folículos e ductos das glândulas meibomianas. É frequente a observação deste tipo de parasitas na consulta oftalmológica. Os pacientes que apresentam blefarite com coceira, ardor, irritação e dor nos olhos, recebem alívio imediato após o diagnóstico e tratamento acaricida.1,4,14, 30, 31 Este relatório pesquisou todos os pacientes que frequentam a consulta oftalmológica na Cadeira de Oftalmologia do Hospital Nacional das Clínicas da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. O intuito foi determinar a prevalência do ácaro em consultas oftalmológicas com diagnóstico de blefarite e em segundo lugar que tipo de sinais e sintomas acompanham a doença. O número total de pacientes consulentes nos 243 dias úteis em 2012 era 48.600 (n = 48.600). Em 50% dos pacientes (n = 24300), diagnosticou-se blefarite; em 30% (n = 7290) destes, a blefarite ocorreu pela presença do ácaro. Do anteriormente dito concluise que 15% dos pacientes consultaram por causa da blefarite por Demodex folliculorum. Em nossa experiência, a infestação deste ácaro é sempre associada com blefarite. Outros autores, 7,16,19 reconhecem a presença do parasita com a ausência de sintomas. Blefarite é definida como uma inflamação das pálpebras e conseguimos determinar que 100% destes pacientes mostrou prurido ocular, 60% sensação de olho seco, 50%, lacrimação, 40% ardor, 30%, dor ocular, 30% secreções e 20% visão turva. A condição vira crônica e às vezes leva à perda dos cílios. Na maioria dos casos, os pacientes convivem com sintomas clínicos e adiam a consulta. É surpreendente ver vários indivíduos dessa espécie de ácaros que se deslocam entre os cílios. O estudo expõe a alta prevalência da blefarite acaricida analisando uma amostra importante de consultas oftalmológicas e visa contextualizar a doença estatisticamente, colocando estes resultados ao dispor dos profissionais médicos. Em última análise, blefarite por Demodex folliculorum é uma patologia subestimada que deve ser oportunamente reconhecida na prática médica geral. Escuela de Salud Pública y Ambiente. Fac. Cs. Médicas UNC 2017-05-16 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/RSD/article/view/15185 10.31052/1853.1180.v21.n1.15185 Revista de Salud Pública; Vol. 21 Núm. 1 (2017): REVISTA DE SALUD PUBLICA; 16-24 1852-9429 1853-1180 10.31052/1853.1180.v21.n1 spa https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/RSD/article/view/15185/16621 Derechos de autor 2017 Universidad Nacional de Córdoba https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0

PARASITIC MITES IN HUMAN EYELASHES AND EYELIDS. PREVALENCE ANALYSIS OF DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CONSULTATIONS IN THE CITY OF CORDOBA, ARGENTINA.

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