Carrion's disease
Carrion's Disease
Carrion's disease (pronunciation: /kɑːriɒn/), also known as Bartonellosis, is a infectious and vector-borne illness caused by the bacterium Bartonella bacilliformis. The disease is named after the Peruvian physician Daniel Alcides Carrión, who first described it in the 19th century.
Etymology
The term "Carrion's disease" is derived from the name of the Peruvian medical student Daniel Alcides Carrión, who in 1885, inoculated himself with the blood of a patient suffering from the disease to prove its infectious nature. He subsequently developed the disease and died, becoming a martyr in Peruvian medicine.
Symptoms
Carrion's disease has two distinct phases: the acute phase, known as Oroya fever, and the chronic phase, known as Verruga peruana.
- Oroya fever is characterized by high fever, anemia, and immunosuppression.
- Verruga peruana is characterized by the appearance of benign skin nodules.
Transmission
Carrion's disease is transmitted through the bite of a female sandfly of the genus Lutzomyia. The disease is endemic in the Andean mountain regions of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Treatment
Treatment for Carrion's disease typically involves antibiotics such as rifampin, ciprofloxacin, and erythromycin. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.
Prevention
Prevention strategies for Carrion's disease include the use of insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing and long pants, and sleeping in well-screened or air-conditioned rooms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carrion's disease
- Wikipedia's article - Carrion's disease
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