Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Massive infestation of cutanea larva migrans.
- Journal:
- Dermatology online journal
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Sugathan, P
- Affiliation:
- Baby Memorial Hospital · India
Plain-English summary
A case was reported involving a person who developed a skin condition called cutaneous larva migrans after sleeping on a wet floor at a bus station. This condition is caused by larvae from parasites found in dog or cat feces, and it leads to very itchy, moving patches on the skin. The person had been lying on a surface that was contaminated, which allowed the larvae to enter their skin. The treatment for this condition typically involves medication to relieve the itching and eliminate the parasites. The outcome of the treatment was not specified in the report.
Abstract
Cutaneous larva migrans is a tropical disease that typically is acquired on exposed surfaces in patients who have been sitting or lying on moist ground or other surfaces which have been contaminated by dog or cat feces. A patient is reported who presented with typical, severely pruritic, migratory plaques after sleeping on a wet, bus station floor.
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