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Extensive cutaneous larva migrans: A case report

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Maryam Rafat Department of Dermatology, Unit-II, KEMU/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Amina Afzal Department of Dermatology, Unit-II, KEMU/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Shehla Shaukat Department of Dermatology, Unit-I, KEMU/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Mahwish Zahoor Department of Dermatology, Unit-II, KEMU/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Ijaz Hussain Department of Dermatology, Unit-I, KEMU/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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.
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Page(s) 391-393
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Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 27, Issue: 4, Year: 2017

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Keywords
hookworm infection, cutaneous larva migrans, Creeping eruption
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