Skin snip
Multiple small (1-2 gm) snips are placed in normal saline and presence of microfilariae detected
Can PCR biopsy if negative for microfilariae
Mazotti test
Place diethylcarbazine (DEC) on patch of skin - localized pruritus and urticaria are positive reactions
Multiple small (1-2 gm) snips are placed in normal saline and presence of microfilariae detected
Can PCR biopsy if negative for microfilariae
Place diethylcarbazine (DEC) on patch of skin - localized pruritus and urticaria are positive reactions
Onchocerciasis
Papules
Tungiasis
Insect bites
Leishmaniasis
Scabies
Dracunculiasis
Seabather's eruption