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Hookworm folliculitis.

A C Miller1, J Walker, R Jaworski

  • 1Skin and Cancer Foundation, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.

Archives of Dermatology
|April 1, 1991
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Persistent folliculitis in a 21-year-old man was successfully treated with oral thiabendazole. The condition was caused by Ancylostoma caninum larvae, presenting a unique case of cutaneous larva migrans.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin disease caused by the migration of infective larval forms of hookworms.
  • Ancylostoma caninum is a common hookworm found in dogs and cats, and can cause CLM in humans.
  • Folliculitis is a common skin condition characterized by inflammation of hair follicles.

Observation:

  • A 21-year-old man presented with persistent folliculitis.
  • Diagnostic investigations revealed the presence of Ancylostoma caninum larvae as the causative agent.
  • This presentation is unusual, as Ancylostoma caninum typically causes CLM rather than folliculitis.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a unique presentation of Ancylostoma caninum infection manifesting as folliculitis.

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  • Treatment with oral thiabendazole proved curative for the condition.
  • This highlights the broad spectrum of clinical manifestations possible with Ancylostoma caninum larval infections.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of the clinical presentations of Ancylostoma caninum infections in humans.
    • It underscores the importance of considering parasitic etiologies in persistent or unusual dermatological conditions.
    • The successful treatment with thiabendazole supports its use in managing such cases.