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[Cutaneous larva migrans. Report of a case]
Revista Cubana De Medicina Tropical
|May 1, 1976
Summary
A 20-year-old female experienced itchy, red, and winding skin lesions after a beach trip. Diagnosis confirmed cutaneous larva migrans, a parasitic skin infection, via biopsy.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Parasitology
- Tropical Medicine
Background:
- Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a human skin disease caused by the larval stage of hookworms.
- It is commonly acquired through contact with contaminated soil or sand, often in tropical and subtropical regions.
Observation:
- A 20-year-old female presented with intensely pruritic, papulo-erythematous, and arciform lesions on her back and gluteal regions.
- The patient reported a recent stay at a beach, a potential exposure site for CLM.
Findings:
- A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans.
- The characteristic serpentine and raised lesions are indicative of the migrating parasite.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and treatment of CLM are crucial to alleviate symptoms and prevent secondary infections.
- Awareness of CLM risk factors, such as beach visits in endemic areas, is important for prevention.