Possible Causes for tropical ulcer Tropical Phagedenic Ulcer Previous Contents Next Tropical ulcer (tropical phagedenic ulcer) Tropical ulcer mainly occurs in children and teenagers, but is seldom seen in developed countries. [books.mcai.org.uk] The clinical and epidemiologic features of tropical ulcer (tropical phagedenic ulcer). [mrc.gm] Tropical phagedenic ulcer. European Journal of Dermatology 9(4): 321-322, 1999 Sympathectomy and tropical phagedenic ulcer. [eurekamag.com] Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis Differential Diagnosis: Numerous primary and secondary skin diseases/conditions such as other tropical ulcers, impetigo, infected insect bites, leprosy, lupus vulgaris, tertiary [wynman.com] Delhi boil, oriental sore, and tropical sore, the parasite causes lesions on the face, arms, and legs which begin as inflamed bumps and can turn into skin ulcers that take [antiquusmorbus.com] [CancerWEB] Leprosy A chronic, mildly contagious granulomatous disease of tropical and subtropical regions, caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae, characterized by ulcers [antiquusmorbus.com] Yaws ulcer, leprosy and psoriasis. [nhp.gov.in] Yaws simulates the lesions of scabies, impetigo, skin tuberculosis, tinea versicolor, tropical ulcer, leprosy and psoriasis. It may also accompany these diseases. [web.archive.org] […] hygiene and poor socioeconomic conditions favours the spread of the yaws References : Yaws simulates the lesions of scabies, impetigo, skin tuberculosis, tinea versicolor, tropical [nhp.gov.in] Buruli Ulcer The tumor presented with clinical features of Buruli ulcer in an area endemic for this disease as well as other tropical ulcerations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Buruli ulcer a severe tropical ulcer, often of legs and feet, caused by water-borne infection ( Mycobacterium ulcerans ) [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Other conditions that may mimic BU include: tropical phagedenic ulcers, often referred to as tropical ulcers; leishmaniasis, particularly in South America; onchocerciasis [web.archive.org] Skin Infection Fusibacterium species, Bacillus fusiformis, Treponema vincenti and other bacteria may result in tropical ulcer Burkholderia species, cause of melioidosis and glanders, in [dermnetnz.org] Fusobacterium species, Bacillus fusiformis, Treponema vincenti and other bacteria may result in tropical ulcer Burkholderia species, the cause of melioidosis and glanders, [dermnetnz.org] […] ulcers and scabs on the skin Serratia marcescens, a facultative anaerobic gram-negative bacillus that may rarely cause skin infections such as cellulitis, abscesses and ulcers [dermnetnz.org] Vaginal Candidiasis Clinically, the disease is commonly characterized as painless, progressive ulcerative lesions without regional lymphadenopathy. [web.archive.org] The disease occurs rarely in the United States, although it is endemic in some tropical and developing areas, including India; Papua, New Guinea; central Australia; and southern [web.archive.org] Granuloma Inguinale (Donovanosis) Granuloma inguinale is a genital ulcerative disease caused by the intracellular gram-negative bacterium Klebsiella granulomatis (formerly [web.archive.org] Streptococcal Infection Tropical ulcers Blistering distal dactylitis Streptococcal perianal and/or vulval dermatitis. [dermnetnz.org] […] direct infection with streptococcus include: Impetigo Ecthyma Cellulitis Erysipelas Necrotising fasciitis Secondary skin infection of wounds, dermatitis, scabies, diabetic ulcers [dermnetnz.org] Gingivitis A cousin of mahogany, neem is a tropical evergreen tree native to India and Myanmar. [health911.com] Over 60 medicinal uses have been documented for neem so far - such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, cold sores, dandruff, athlete's foot, ulcers, ringworm, and gingivitis, to name [health911.com] Sexually Transmitted Disease Chancroid is a major cause of genital ulcer diseases in the tropics. [web.archive.org] Granuloma inguinale is caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis and is common in tropical and subtropical regions. [infoplease.com] It is also called Durand-Nicolas-Favre disease, tropical or climate bubo, Poradenitis, Lymphopathia venereum, or Lymphogranuloma inguinale. [atsu.edu] Acne Vulgaris Single bruises, scars, papules, or pustules of infectious origin were fairly common, including tropical ulcers, which rapidly healed following treatment with penicillin V. [doi.org] Stomatitis Tropical sprue and kwashiorkor are examples of nutritional deficiencies. [lecturio.com] Examples include tropical sprue.[3]:49 Aphthous stomatitis[edit] Aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) is the recurrent appearance of mouth ulcers in otherwise healthy individuals [en.wikipedia.org] Examples include tropical sprue. [3] : 49 Aphthous stomatitis [ edit ] Aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) is the recurrent appearance of mouth ulcers in otherwise healthy [en.wikipedia.org] Acute Respiratory Infection Global Burden of Tropical and infectious Diseases: World Health Organization provides a list of 17 diseases: bacterial diseases (yaws, trachoma leprosy. [tropicaldiseases.infectiousconferences.com] Buruli ulcer), helminth diseases (schistosomiasis, cystercercosis or taeniasis. Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis) protozoan parasitic diseases (leishmaniasis. [tropicaldiseases.infectiousconferences.com] Immersion Foot Advanced trench foot often involves blisters and open sores, which lead to fungal infections; this is sometimes called tropical ulcer (jungle rot). [en.wikipedia.org] Oral Candidiasis K90.1 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K90.1 Tropical sprue 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Sprue NOS Tropical steatorrhea meaning thrush B37.0 Stomatitis [icd10data.com] (denture) (ulcerative) K12.1 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K12.1 Other forms of stomatitis 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Stomatitis NOS Denture stomatitis [icd10data.com] […] mycosis 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Fungemia NOS mouth B37.0 stomatitis B37.0 Parasitic - see also condition stomatitis B37.0 Soor B37.0 Sprue (tropical [icd10data.com] Ischemic Ulcer ( I83.0-, I83.2- ) Includes chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS non-healing ulcer of skin non-infected sinus of skin trophic ulcer NOS tropical ulcer NOS ulcer of skin [icd10data.com] ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative lower limb (atrophic) (chronic) (neurogenic) (perforating) (pyogenic) (trophic) (tropical) L97.909 lower leg NOS L97.909 ICD [icd10data.com] L97.909 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of unspecified lower leg with unspecified severity 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code foot specified NEC L97.509 [icd10data.com] Streptococcus Pyogenes Tropical ulcers Blistering distal dactylitis Streptococcal perianal and/or vulval dermatitis. [dermnetnz.org] […] direct infection with streptococcus include: Impetigo Ecthyma Cellulitis Erysipelas Necrotising fasciitis Secondary skin infection of wounds, dermatitis, scabies, diabetic ulcers [dermnetnz.org] Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Today, most cases are reported in areas with poor access to health care, where tropical ulcers, leprosy, and inadequate burn and wound care are more common ( 127, 226 ). [dx.doi.org] (Buruli) ulcers due to Mycobacterium ulcerans, and leprosy. [dx.doi.org] […] then, the development of malignancy has been described extensively in the setting of various infections, including chronic osteomyelitis, chronically draining sinus tracts, tropical [dx.doi.org] Infectious Enteritis (ulcerative) 009.0 due to specified organism NEC - see Enteritis, due to, by organism Endolimax nana - see Dysentery, amebic Entamoba, entamebic - see Dysentery, amebic [icd9data.com] […] see also Enteritis, due to, specific organism) 009.0 Dysentery, dysenteric (bilious) (catarrhal) (diarrhea) (epidemic) (gangrenous) (hemorrhagic) (infectious) (sporadic) (tropical [icd9data.com] Neurotic Disorder […] of skin, NEC) 피부의 만성 궤양(Chronic ulcer of skin) NOS 열대성 궤양(Tropical ulcer) NOS 피부의 궤양(Ulcer of skin) NOS 제외：욕창성 궤양(decubitus ulcer)(L89) 괴저(gangrene)(R02) 피부 감염(skin infections [dic.impact.pe.kr] Neurotic excoriation) L98.2 발열성 호증구성 피부병[스위트](Febrile neutrophilic dermatosis[Sweet]) L98.3 호산구성 봉소염[웰스](Eosinophilic cellulitis[Wells]) L98.4 달리 분류되지 않은 피부의 만성 궤양(Chronic ulcer [dic.impact.pe.kr] Chlamydia Infection LGV is rare in the United States but is responsible for 10% of cases of genital ulcer disease in tropical countries. [emedicine.com] Localized inguinal adenopathy and ulceration develop 2-12 weeks after exposure. [emedicine.com] […] disease in tropical countries C trachomatis infection affects the cervix, urethra, salpinges, uterus, nasopharynx, and epididymis [1, 2, 3] ; it is the most commonly reported [emedicine.com] Polyps Malabsorption : Coeliac - Tropical sprue - Blind loop syndrome - Whipple's - Short bowel syndrome - Steatorrhea Large intestine ( appendix / colon ) Appendicitis - Colitis [marefa.org] Gastric volvulus معوي / enteropathy Small intestine / ( الإثنى عشر / jejunum / ileum ) Enteritis ( Duodenitis, Jejunitis, Ileitis ) قرحة Peptic (اثنى عشرية) ( Curling's ulcer [marefa.org] ( Pseudomembranous, Ulcerative, Ischemic, Microscopic, Collagenous, Lymphocytic ) Functional colonic disease ( IBS, Intestinal pseudoobstruction / Ogilvie syndrome ) Megacolon [marefa.org] Lactose Intolerance […] and bacterial infections Parasitic disease, such as giardiasis TABLE 3 Leading Differential Diagnoses for Lactose Intolerance Irritable bowel syndrome Regional enteritis Ulcerative [aafp.org] […] laxative in nonprescription or alternative medicine, or ingestion of bran Mechanical bowel compromise from previous endometriosis, adhesions, or gynecologic mass Celiac disease Tropical [aafp.org] Infectious Colitis (ulcerative) 009.0 due to specified organism NEC - see Enteritis, due to, by organism Endolimax nana - see Dysentery, amebic Entamoba, entamebic - see Dysentery, amebic [icd9data.com] […] see also Enteritis, due to, specific organism) 009.0 Dysentery, dysenteric (bilious) (catarrhal) (diarrhea) (epidemic) (gangrenous) (hemorrhagic) (infectious) (sporadic) (tropical [icd9data.com] Nasal Polyp Malabsorption : Coeliac - Tropical sprue - Blind loop syndrome - Whipple's - Short bowel syndrome - Steatorrhea Large intestine ( appendix / colon ) Appendicitis - Colitis [marefa.org] Gastric volvulus معوي / enteropathy Small intestine / ( الإثنى عشر / jejunum / ileum ) Enteritis ( Duodenitis, Jejunitis, Ileitis ) قرحة Peptic (اثنى عشرية) ( Curling's ulcer [marefa.org] ( Pseudomembranous, Ulcerative, Ischemic, Microscopic, Collagenous, Lymphocytic ) Functional colonic disease ( IBS, Intestinal pseudoobstruction / Ogilvie syndrome ) Megacolon [marefa.org] Varicose Ulcer ( I83.0-, I83.2- ) Includes chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS non-healing ulcer of skin non-infected sinus of skin trophic ulcer NOS tropical ulcer NOS ulcer of skin [icd10data.com] […] one due to imperfect nutrition of the part. tropical phagedenic ulcer a chronic, painful phagedenic ulcer usually seen on the lower limbs of malnourished children in the [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Gotu Kola Gotu kola, or Centella asiatica, is a creeping herb found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia and North America. [livestrong.com] Furunculosis Be especially on the look out for ulcers on the underside, protruding scales, bulging eyes, defects or holes in the gill cartilage, and unpaired fins. [wetwebmedia.com] Tropical Fish Hobbyist. PP 143-146. Fenner, Bob. 2000. Furunculosis: Hole in the side disease. FAMA 7/00. Fujita, Grant. 1976. Nishikigoi Textbook. self-published. [wetwebmedia.com] Colitis Ulcerative colitis is highest in the United States and Northern Europe and is lowest in Japan and South Africa. [symptoma.com] Amoebic infections are highest in frequency amongst tropical climates. Necrotizing enterocolitis is commonly seen in newborns with very low birth weight. [symptoma.com] Duodenal Ulcer […] one due to imperfect nutrition of the part. tropical phagedenic ulcer a chronic, painful phagedenic ulcer usually seen on the lower limbs of malnourished children in the [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] tropics; the etiology is unknown, but spirochetes, fusiform bacilli, and other bacteria are often present in the developing lesion, and protein and vitamin deficiency with [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] […] factors include changes in the microcirculation of the gastric mucosa, increased permeability of the gastric mucosa barrier to H , and impaired cell proliferation. trophic ulcer [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Gastric Ulcer Promising New Drug Candidate Against a Forgotten Disease Dec. 18, 2018 — Buruli ulcer is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) resulting in debilitating skin lesions, disabilities [sciencedaily.com] […] one due to imperfect nutrition of the part. tropical phagedenic ulcer a chronic, painful phagedenic ulcer usually seen on the lower limbs of malnourished children in the [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] The current antibiotic treatment is long and has severe adverse side ... read more True Impact of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Nov. 8, 2017 — The prognosis for people with an infected [sciencedaily.com] Keratitis It is a common condition in humans particularly in the tropics and the agrarian societies. [en.wikipedia.org] Careful history, consideration of risk factors, evaluation of clinical characteristics of the ulcer and knowledge of prevalence and sensitivity pattern of local isolates can [southsudanmedicaljournal.com] […] climates it can cause up to 50% of infectious ulcers.66x66Gopinathan, U., Garg, P., Fernandes, M. et al. [aaojournal.org]
