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Cutaneous larva migrans.

S S Leicht1, G A Youngberg

  • 1Veterans Administration Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee.

American Family Physician
|June 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary
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Cutaneous larva migrans, also known as creeping eruption, is a skin infection caused by nematode larvae. Thiabendazole is an effective treatment for this intensely itchy condition, which can cause significant eosinophilia.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM), or creeping eruption, is a parasitic skin infection.
  • It results from the penetration of human skin by nematode larvae or, less commonly, fly maggots.

Observation:

  • Larvae migrate within the epidermis, creating serpiginous burrows.
  • These lesions are often intensely pruritic, leading to discomfort and potential secondary infection.
  • Systemic involvement can manifest as profound eosinophilia.

Findings:

  • The condition is caused by specific nematode larvae.
  • The larvae's migratory behavior within the skin causes the characteristic symptoms.

Implications:

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  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.
  • Effective therapeutic options, such as oral or topical thiabendazole, are available.
  • Understanding the pathogenesis of CLM aids in developing targeted treatment strategies.