Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cutaneous Larva Migrans.
- Journal:
- Clinical laboratory
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Bennani, H et al.
Plain-English summary
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin infection caused by hookworm larvae, often found in tropical regions. It usually happens when someone walks barefoot on contaminated soil, leading to a red, wavy rash that itches a lot. In one case, a 27-year-old woman had this type of rash on the bottom of her right foot. She was treated with a medication called Albendazole, taking it twice a day for three days, and after the treatment, both the rash and itching got better. This shows that the treatment was effective.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a helminthic infection found in tropical areas. It is commonly seen in patients in contact with soil contaminated by cat and dog hookworm larvae. CLM manifests as an erythematous, serpiginous, and pruritic cutaneous eruption. We present a case of a 27-year-old female with a serpiginous lesion on the plantar surface of the right foot. METHODS AND RESULTS: The patient was prescribed Albendazole at 400 mg twice a day for three days. After treatment, the lesion and pruritus have decreased in severity. CONCLUSIONS: Hookworm-related CLM is diagnosed clinically based on the typical clinical presentation. Clinicians need to be aware of the possibility of hookworm-related CLM with a history of travel to tropical areas, especially walking barefoot.
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