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Cutaneous larva migrans--a traveller's disease.

¹Tairawhiti Area Health Board, Gisborne Hospital.

The New Zealand Medical Journal

|July 25, 1990

Summary

A traveler returning from Malaysia developed cutaneous larva migrans. This skin infection was effectively treated with the antiparasitic medication mebendazole.

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Area of Science:

Medical Parasitology
Dermatology
Tropical Medicine

Background:

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a human parasitic infection caused by the larval forms of hookworms, primarily Ancylostoma species.
It is commonly acquired through contact with soil or sand contaminated with infected larvae, often in tropical and subtropical regions.

Observation:

A case report details a New Zealander who presented with symptoms suggestive of CLM after a recent trip to Malaysia.
The patient exhibited characteristic skin lesions consistent with CLM.

Findings:

The diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans was confirmed in the patient.
Successful treatment was achieved using mebendazole, an anthelmintic medication.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering CLM in travelers returning from endemic areas.
Mebendazole demonstrates efficacy in treating cutaneous larva migrans, offering a viable therapeutic option.

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