A5017670222- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Leptospirosis research and findings
- Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Mekelle University
2014-2020
Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo
2020
Alessandro Manzoni Hospital
2018
National Institutes of Health
2013-2015
University of Milan
2006-2014
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
2014
Ospedale Maggiore
2006-2009
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2006-2009
Leishmaniasis is one of the most neglected tropical diseases and epidemic outbreaks often occur worldwide. This paper reports some epidemiological features disease in Tigray, northern Ethiopia, with aim studying distribution environmental factors that may have influenced it. Medical records from patients Leishmania attending Italian Dermatological Centre Mekele period 2005-2008 were retrospectively reviewed. Age gender distribution, clinical types, occupation, co-morbidity, urban/rural...
Background: Immunosuppressive drugs are used as steroid‐sparing agents in the management of blistering autoimmune diseases. Mycophenolic acid (MPA) is a relatively new adjuvant drug that selectively inhibits T and B lymphocyte proliferation by suppressing de novo purine synthesis. Objective: To evaluate efficacy MPA refractory diseases safety profile recent formulation, enteric‐coated mycophenolate sodium (EC‐MPS), comparison with mofetil (MMF). Patients methods: Twelve patients various...
Abstract: Skin disorders are an important problem in children living developing countries, but only a few epidemiologic investigations on pediatric dermatoses available the literature. Our study is analysis of range and frequency skin diseases presenting to Italian Dermatological Center Ethiopian population. A retrospective was performed 17,967 medical records aged 0 18 years attending Centre Mekele (Ethiopia) from January 2005 December 2009. Infections infestations accounted for 47% seen;...
Abstract Background The widespread diffusion of low‐quality products as well the local cultural habits could be a relevant cause allergic diseases in developing countries. In present observational study, we explored prevalence contact dermatitis both rural and urban settings northern E thiopia, where skin represent frequent morbidity. Clinical features specific reactivities association with environmental or occupational exposure were investigated. Patients methods We patch tested 480...
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is endemic in Ethiopia. An unusual clinical form of this disease recidivans (LR), a prolonged, relapsing cutaneous resembling tuberculosis the skin that may persist for many years with chronic and course. This rare variant has been shown to be caused by Leishmania tropica species Old World braziliensis, amazonensis, panamensis, guyanensis New World, as reported various studies. To our knowledge, there are no reports from Ethiopia, mucocutaneous involvement LR not...
Both cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis are endemic in Northern Ethiopia. The different clinical presentations depend on the responsible organism host's immune response. Localized is type most frequently seen. Diffuse relatively rare usually associated with mucous membrane involvement. presents multiple lesions, can be difficult to diagnose responds less favourably treatment. We report here 2 patients unusual of diffuse presenting large hypopigmented skin lesions mimicking...
Background . Zinc deficiency occurs in infants when its demand exceeds supply. It presents with cutaneous signs which, severe cases, are associated diarrhea, alopecia, and irritability. Genetic acquired forms of zinc have been reported often overlap clinical features. Malnutrition, prematurity, malabsorption syndromes, burns may cause an increased for zinc. Methods Cases transient infantile (TIZD) observed during a period 3 years at Ayder Referral Hospital Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia, here....
Tungiasis is an infestation caused by the penetration in skin of gravid female flea Tunga penetrans (T. penetrans). The current epidemiological situation tungiasis Eastern Africa poorly known. We present results a cross-sectional study on which was carried out Qameyu (Northern Tanzania).Sixty-two schoolchildren with suspected cases were examined. Location, number, morphology and symptoms associated T. recorded for each patient.A total 62 (38 males 24 females), ages ranging from 6 to 14...
Skin diseases are listed among the most common health issues in refugee camps, yet lack of skilled professionals, scarce diagnostics and formularies lead to inadequate provision care for these people. This perspective highlights possible role dermatologists escalating dermatological migrants displaced persons humanitarian crises.
In Ethiopia, lymphatic filariasis and podoconiosis are the two neglected tropical diseases planned to be mapped together within recently launched Ethiopian master plan (2013-2015). However, other disorders cause lymphedema, this report aims identify clinical epidemiological aspects of limb swelling in northern Ethiopia provide an algorithm orienting diagnosis.Medical records patients with lower elephantiasis attending Italian Dermatological Centre Mekele, Tigray capital city, over a 4-year...
Tuberculosis (TB), which is endemic in developing countries, an important public health problem. Cutaneous TB (CT) represents 1.5% of all cases and considered to be a re-emerging pathology countries due co-infections with HIV, multidrug-resistant TB, shortage facilities appropriate diagnostic equipment, reduced access treatment, poor treatment compliance among patients who often resort traditional medicine.This report describes the case 70 year-old woman attended outpatients department...
Psoriasis has been reported to be rare in people with skin of color. However, the actual prevalence is probably underestimated by lack wide epidemiological studies. The aim study present our experience Tigray, Ethiopia, focusing on issues related diagnosis, clinical features and therapies. A total 1288 affected psoriasis were visited 954 included a retrospective analysis through review medical records patients attending at three Dermatologic Centers Ethiopia from 2005 2016. most common form...
Abstract Background Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of ten diseases often co‐endemic in African rural communities and characterized by primary skin involvement. If not diagnosed treated promptly, they can lead to long‐term disfigurement, disability, stigmatization, socioeconomic loss. Scabies is parasitic disease it was added 2017 the World Health Organization's (WHO) list NTDs. NTDs comorbidities differ according local burden associated other poverty‐related illnesses....
Reports of congenital diseases in Africa are scanty, probably because their rarity, the lack knowledge among health workers, and difficult political social situation different African countries. We describe here spectrum genetic rare cutaneous conditions encountered at Italian Dermatological Center Ayder referral hospital Mekele, Ethiopia, over a 3-year period. All patients attending were registered database, medical records disorders diagnosed from January 2008 to December 2010...