Abstract
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is common parasitic infestation in warmer climates among people, who have contact with contaminated soil. It is caused by migration of hookworm larvae into the human skin. Clinically an itchy, erythematous, linear serpiginous tract appears within days to even months after exposure to infested sand or soil. Diagnosis is established on the clinical presentation. We describe a case of disseminated CLM presented in our OPD.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 391-393 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2017 Pakistan Association of Dermatologists.
Keywords
- Creeping eruption
- Cutaneous larva migrans
- Hookworm infection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology