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Cutaneous larva migrans: A case report diagnosed using teledermatology
Mohammed Saleh Al-Dhubaibi1, Ghada F Mohammed2, Saleh Salem Bahaj3
1Dermatology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine Shaqra University Dawadmi Saudi Arabia.
Clinical Case Reports
|June 29, 2023
Summary
Teledermatology aids in diagnosing skin conditions like cutaneous larva migrans (CLM), a parasitic infection. This case highlights CLM risks and the need for interdisciplinary approaches in Saudi Arabia.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Parasitology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Teledermatology facilitates remote diagnosis of skin conditions.
- Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic parasitic disease prevalent in tropical/subtropical regions.
- CLM cases are emerging in Saudi Arabia, with limited data on occupational exposure.
Observation:
- This paper details an unusual case of CLM in Saudi Arabia.
- The case underscores the potential for CLM as an occupational illness among exposed workers.
- CLM presents diagnostic and management challenges for physicians, particularly in non-endemic work settings.
Findings:
- CLM infection poses hazards, especially in occupational settings with soil or pet contact.
- There is a lack of comprehensive information regarding the incidence of CLM as a work-related illness.
- This case serves as a critical example of CLM in Saudi Arabia.
Implications:
- A multidisciplinary approach involving veterinarians, dermatologists, and occupational physicians is crucial for CLM assessment.
- Understanding CLM expansion and risk factors can inform prevention strategies.
- Improved assessment strategies can reduce the risk of human CLM infection in occupational environments.
