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Two imported cases of cutaneous larva migrans
1Department of Dermatology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul 133-791, Korea.
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
|April 17, 2001
Summary
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin infection caused by non-human nematode larvae. Albendazole effectively treated CLM in two travelers returning from endemic areas.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Dermatology
- Tropical Medicine
Background:
- Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a rare skin disease caused by nematode larvae not typically infecting humans.
- CLM occurs globally but is more prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Increased international travel leads to imported CLM cases in non-endemic areas.
Observation:
- Two patients presented with pruritic, serpiginous, linear skin eruptions after traveling to Brazil and Thailand.
- The skin lesions appeared a few weeks post-travel.
- Post-treatment, skin lesions resolved, leaving post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Findings:
- CLM diagnosis was confirmed in both patients.
- Successful treatment of CLM was achieved using albendazole.
- Albendazole demonstrated efficacy in resolving CLM-related skin manifestations.
Implications:
- Albendazole is an effective therapeutic option for cutaneous larva migrans.
- Physicians should consider CLM in travelers presenting with characteristic skin lesions after visiting endemic regions.
- Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications and ensure resolution of CLM.