Delayed Diagnosis of Cutaneous Larva Migrans over Face: An Unusual Case Report

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) also known as "creeping eruption" is a parasitic zoonotic disease caused by the larval invasion and migration of soil-transmitted helminth larvae in the skin, the most common being Ancylostoma braziliense and Ancylostoma caninum. It is more likely to occur on...

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Published in:Indian journal of paediatric dermatology 2023-10, Vol.24 (4), p.298-300
Main Authors: Jain, Kriti, Gaba, Sakshi, Kar, Hemanta, Bajoria, Sejal, Sukhija, Riya, Sethy, Mitanjali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
albendazole
Care and treatment
cutaneous larva migrans
Diagnosis
facial skin lesion
Roundworm infections
Skin
Skin lesions
Zoonoses
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Summary:Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) also known as "creeping eruption" is a parasitic zoonotic disease caused by the larval invasion and migration of soil-transmitted helminth larvae in the skin, the most common being Ancylostoma braziliense and Ancylostoma caninum. It is more likely to occur on the feet and lower extremities. The incidence of CLM occurring over the face is relatively rare. Keywords: Albendazole, cutaneous larva migrans, facial skin lesion
ISSN:2319-7250
2319-7269
DOI:10.4103/ijpd.ijpd_1_23