Human trypanosomiasis
Encyclopedia
Human trypanosomiasis is a cutaneous condition caused by several species of trypanosomes, with skin manifestations usually being observed in the earlier stages of the disease as evanescent
erythema
, erythema multiforme
, and edema, especially angioedema
.
Evanescent
Evanescent may refer to:* Evanescent , a class of skin lesions* "Evanescent" , a song by Vamps* Evanescent wave, a term applied to electromagnetic waves that decay exponentially...
erythema
Erythema
Erythema is redness of the skin, caused by hyperemia of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation...
, erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme is a skin condition of unknown cause, possibly mediated by deposition of immune complex in the superficial microvasculature of the skin and oral mucous membrane that usually follows an infection or drug exposure...
, and edema, especially angioedema
Angioedema
Angioedema or Quincke's edema is the rapid swelling of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It is very similar to urticaria, but urticaria, commonly known as hives, occurs in the upper dermis...
.