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Cutaneous Larva Migrans.

H Bennani, M Raiteb, E El Mezouari

Clinical Laboratory

|April 16, 2024

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Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM), a skin infection from hookworm larvae, presents as itchy, red, winding rashes. Treatment with Albendazole effectively reduced symptoms in a tropical travel case.

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Area of Science:

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Infectious Diseases
Parasitology

Background:

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a parasitic skin infection prevalent in tropical regions.
It is typically caused by hookworm larvae from infected animal feces contaminating soil.
CLM classically presents as an intensely itchy, red, and winding rash on the skin.

Observation:

A case study involved a 27-year-old female presenting with a characteristic serpiginous lesion on her right foot's sole.
The patient reported a history consistent with potential exposure in a tropical environment.

Findings:

The patient received a three-day course of Albendazole at 400 mg twice daily.
Following treatment, significant reduction in both the skin lesion and pruritus was observed.

Implications:

CLM diagnosis relies heavily on clinical presentation and patient history, particularly travel to endemic areas.
Awareness among clinicians is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment, especially in individuals with barefoot exposure in tropical zones.
Albendazole demonstrates efficacy in managing hookworm-related CLM.