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Jaroslaw Krzywanski1, Ernest Kuchar2, Rafal Mierzynski1
1National Centre for Sports Medicine, 63A Zwirki & Wigury, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland.
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|April 23, 2021
Summary
Beach volleyball players can contract skin parasites from sand. A case of cutaneous larva migrans in an athlete was successfully treated with albendazole and cetirizine.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Parasitology
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Athletes engaging in beach volleyball are exposed to environmental risks, including potential parasitic skin infections from sand.
- Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin disease caused by hookworm larvae, commonly acquired in tropical and subtropical regions.
Observation:
- A 20-year-old female beach volleyball player presented with a pruritic, migratory, serpiginous skin eruption on her legs.
- The athlete had recently participated in an international beach volleyball tour in Asia.
- Initial symptoms were misdiagnosed as allergic reactions and treated with antihistamines.
Findings:
- The diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans was confirmed during a medical examination.
- Treatment with albendazole and cetirizine resulted in complete resolution of the skin lesions within two weeks.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in athletes with unusual skin manifestations, especially after international travel.
- Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antiparasitic treatment are crucial for managing cutaneous larva migrans.
- Awareness among sports medicine professionals about potential occupational hazards for athletes is essential.
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