Cutaneous larva migrans in a nonendemic area

Ganguly, Satyaki; Jaykar, Kranti C; Mallik, Sambeet Kumar; Jha, Abhijeet Kumar

doi:10.4103/1755-6783.115197

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“…This is evidenced by the fact that a MEDLINE search via PubMed revealed only five reports on CLM from SSA within a period of 30 years [ 5 , 10 – 13 ]. Although there is no racial predilection for CLM, CLM is endemic in Caribbean islands, Africa, South America, South East Asia, and Southeastern USA [ 1 , 14 ]. Warm temperatures between 23 °C and 30 °C, the presence of loose humid soil, shady areas, and proper aeration all favor larval growth.…”

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An unusual case of extensive truncal cutaneous larva migrans in a Cameroonian baby: a case report

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Agbor²,

Kadia³

et al. 2018

J Med Case Reports

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BackgroundCutaneous larva migrans is a neglected zoonotic helminthic disease which is paradoxically underreported in low-income and middle-income countries from where a majority of the cases emanate. It presents as migratory, raised, erythematous serpentine lesions, responsive to treatment with antihelminthics. It is common in children, but rare in babies. We report an unusual case of cutaneous larva migrans in a Cameroonian baby.Case presentationWe report the case of a 9-month-old Cameroonian baby girl, whose mother had the habit of drying the child’s clothes on the grass in her courtyard. The child was brought to our hospital after she developed itchy, snake-like, slowly progressing lesions on her abdomen and chest. An examination revealed multiple raised serpentine and erythematous skin lesions consistent with cutaneous larva migrans which subsided on antihelminthic and antihistaminic therapy.ConclusionsCutaneous larva migrans is an endemic disease with predilection for poor and vulnerable persons. Preventive efforts such as wearing of slippers, usage of drying lines, and deworming of pets are crucial in preventing the occurrence of this disease and should be encouraged.

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