infectious diseases
Oroya Fever and Verruga Peruana
Verruga peruana
Verruga peruana manifests as multiple skin lesions that strongly resemble Bacillary Angiomatosis ; these raised, reddish purple skin nodules usually occur on the limbs and face. The lesions may persist for months to years and may be accompanied by pain and fever. Verruga peruana is diagnosed by its appearance and sometimes by biopsy showing dermal angiogenesis. Treatment with most antibiotics produces remission, but relapse is common and requires prolonged therapy. Typical treatment for verruga peruana isrifampin10 mg/kg orally once a day for 10 to 14 days orstreptomycin15 to 20 mg/kg IM once a day for 10 days.Ciprofloxacin500 mg orally 2 times a day for 7 to 10 days has been used successfully, as haveazithromycin,doxycycline, andtrimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. 