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Mahesh Mathur1, Sumit Paudel1, Shilpa Maharjan1
1Department of Dermatology College of Medical Sciences Bharatpur Nepal.
Abstract:
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin infection caused by animal hookworm larvae. Clinically, it appears as a red, itchy, winding (serpiginous) line, but early lesions can mimic eczema. We report a case of a 66-year-old farmer who initially presented with an eczematous lesion on the left foot, which was subsequently diagnosed as CLM following the appearance of a characteristic serpiginous track. The lesions resolved with albendazole treatment. This case highlights the need to consider CLM in persistent, itchy rashes, especially with occupational exposure to contaminated soil.
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