Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cutaneous larva migrans infection in the pediatric foot. A review and two case reports.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
- Year:
- 1998
- Authors:
- Mattone-Volpe, F
- Affiliation:
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · United States
Plain-English summary
Cutaneous larva migrans is a skin infection caused by tiny worm larvae that can burrow into the skin, often starting on the feet. This is especially common in children who play barefoot in areas where hookworms from dogs and cats are found. The article discusses how to recognize this infection and the best ways to treat it. It also shares two cases of children who went to their doctors with this condition. The article emphasizes the importance of proper diagnosis and management for effective treatment.
Abstract
Cutaneous larva migrans is the result of infestation of human skin by helminth larvae, which burrow through the epidermis. This route of infestation makes the foot a typical site for origination of this infection. Children, who frequently play barefoot in locations where the most common of the helminth larvae, the dog and cat hookworms, are endemic, are at particular risk for this disorder. This article reviews the differential diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans and current concepts in management. Two cases of related children who presented to their pediatricians with this condition are reported.
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