Cases Of Cutaneous Larva Migrans Research Articles

Two Cases of Cutaneous Larva Migrans and a Literature Review of the Condition.

Two Cases of Cutaneous Larva Migrans and a Literature Review of the Condition.

Cutaneous larva migrans: is dermoscopy useful for the treatment?

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic disease endemic in tropical regions. CLM diagnosis mainly relies on the morphology of the skin lesions, however dermoscopy can improve diagnostic accuracy. In this paper, we report two cases of CLM to highlight the importance of dermoscopic follow-up in early identification of treatment failure, as well as the effectiveness of topical ivermectin as a combined medication.

Cutaneous larva migrans: A case report diagnosed using teledermatology

Key Clinical MessageTeledermatology is a branch of dermatology that transmits medical data over several miles using telecommunications technologies. It involves the diagnosis of skin lesions using digital photographs and related patient data, and it can be especially helpful for patients in remote areas who might not have convenient access to dermatologists. Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic parasitic disease found in tropical and subtropical areas that are sunny and hot; however, cases of allocated resources have been disclosed in Saudi Arabia. There is little information about the frequency of CLM as a work‐related illness among employees who are exposed to potentially polluted soil or have close contact with pets. In this paper, we present an ancestral case of CLM in Saudi Arabia, explaining the hazards of CLM infection. CLM may pose a challenge for physicians in non‐endemic areas regarding assessment, therapeutic interventions, and protection, especially at work. The holistic strategy to CLM assessment, which includes the participation of numerous science competencies (e.g., veterinarians, dermatologists, and occupational physicians), may contribute to a better understanding of the expansion of human CLM and related risk factors, lowering the chance of infection.

Cutaneous Larva Migrans on the Hand

Cutaneous larva migrans results from infection by zoonotic nematode larvae, usually by animal hookworm larvae, and is a condition that is not uncommon in rural communities. The usual site of this lesion is on the feet, where larval penetration from soil takes place. Unusual sites such as the upper extremity and groin are very rare. We report a case of cutaneous larva migrans on the hand (unusual site) from Kelantan, Malaysia.

A Pediatric Case of Cutaneous Larva Migrans in Turkey

A Pediatric Case of Cutaneous Larva Migrans in Turkey

Pediatrik Kütanöz Larva Migrans Olgusu

Pediatrik Kütanöz Larva Migrans Olgusu

Office-made 4% Albendazole Cream is an Effective Alternative Therapy for Cutaneous Larva Migrans: A Report of Three Cases

Abstract Introduction. Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM), commonly called creeping eruption, is a parasitic skin disorder caused by the invasion of larva to the skin. This disease classically presents as serpiginous lesions. Larva frequently originates from fecal material of cats and dogs. The pruritus is usually intense and if not treated might disrupt activity, lead to secondary infection, and extend to other regions. Oral and topical antihelminthic agents are the first-line treatment with excellent clinical response. However, they are not always readily available, as is it the case in our region. We attempt to tackle this limitation by formulating an office-made albendazole cream. This report shows the clinical efficacy of our regimen in three cases of CLM. Case Report. We report three cases of CLM diagnosed through history taking and clinical presentation. All cases were treated with topical office-made albendazole as requested by the patients and due to resource limitation. The topical preparation was made by dissolving 400 mg albendazole tablet into sterile water and mixing it with Vaseline to form 4% cream. Three times daily application for seven days led to excellent clinical response. Conclusion. Our 4% office-made albendazole cream was shown to be effective in treating CLM. Thus, this simple and practical preparation may serve as an alternative treatment for CLM.

Bullous Cutaneous Larva Migrans And Generalized Cutaneous Larva Migrans: A Rare Clinical Manifestation

Background: The skin lesions of Cutaneous Larva Migrans (CLM) commonly manifests as single, linear, irregular, serpiginous raised erythematous track, but the other clinical variants exist. This case series aimed to report one case of a vesiculobullous lesion in CLM and one case of CLM with generalized distribution serpiginous erythematous skin lesion. Objectives: We report one case of a vesiculobullous lesion in CLM and one case of CLM with generalized distribution serpiginous erythematous skin lesion. Conclusion: There were CLM with vesiculobullous lesions and also with generalized distribution of skin lesion. The pathogenesis of this condition is still unknown. In both cases, albendazole 400 mg per day for 3 and 5 days gave an effective result.

Larva migrans in Votuporanga, São Paulo, Brazil: Where does the danger hide?

Soil samples collected near municipal schools (public/EMEI and private/EPEI schools), clubs (CLB), public squares (PS) and residential condominiums (CND) and samples of animal faeces from the Zoonosis Control Centre (CCZ) of the municipality of Votuporanga/SP were analysed using the Baermann method for the detection of zoonotic helminth larvae. The prevalence rates of the nematode genera identified were determined, and the results were compared using Fisher's exact and chi-square frequency tests. Information about cases of larvae migrans in the population were collected from the Family Health Units and the private health plans. All sites were positive for Ancylostoma spp. and, with the exception of EPEIs and dog faeces, for Strongyloides spp. The prevalence of Ancylostoma spp. was 87.5% for CND samples, 74.29% for EMIEs, 63.64% for CLB, 61.76% for PS and 64.29% for dog's and 42.86% for cats at CCZ. The prevalence of Strongyloides spp. ranged from 14.29% (cats/CCZ) to 41.18% (PS). Cases of cutaneous larva migrans were reported during interviews. Thus, from the public health perspective, the risk of individuals that frequent recreational areas in the municipality, especially children, to be infected by helminth larvae is noteworthy, indicating the need to develop policies aimed at controlling this important zoonosis.

A case of cutaneous larva migrans

A case of cutaneous larva migrans

Two clinical cases of cutaneous larva migrans among travelers returning from tropical countries

Two clinical cases of cutaneous larva migrans among travelers returning from tropical countries

An unusual case of extensive truncal cutaneous larva migrans in a Cameroonian baby: a case report

BackgroundCutaneous larva migrans is a neglected zoonotic helminthic disease which is paradoxically underreported in low-income and middle-income countries from where a majority of the cases emanate. It presents as migratory, raised, erythematous serpentine lesions, responsive to treatment with antihelminthics. It is common in children, but rare in babies. We report an unusual case of cutaneous larva migrans in a Cameroonian baby.Case presentationWe report the case of a 9-month-old Cameroonian baby girl, whose mother had the habit of drying the child’s clothes on the grass in her courtyard. The child was brought to our hospital after she developed itchy, snake-like, slowly progressing lesions on her abdomen and chest. An examination revealed multiple raised serpentine and erythematous skin lesions consistent with cutaneous larva migrans which subsided on antihelminthic and antihistaminic therapy.ConclusionsCutaneous larva migrans is an endemic disease with predilection for poor and vulnerable persons. Preventive efforts such as wearing of slippers, usage of drying lines, and deworming of pets are crucial in preventing the occurrence of this disease and should be encouraged.

Bullous and pustular cutaneous larva migrans: two case reports and a literature review.

sCutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a common skin infestation in tropical countries. The classic presentation is a serpiginous, migratory track on the feet. Local and systemic reactions, as well as secondary bacterial infections, are rarely reported. The authors report two cases of CLM with a blister and pustular response on uncommon body locations. The patients were treated with anthelmintic therapy, and a topical corticosteroid was used to relieve their severe reactions. This report aims to describe an infrequent presentation of a common disease and review treatment plans.

Epidemiological profile of cutaneous larva migrans in travelers returning to France between 2003 and 2015.

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is caused by the penetration and migration of canine or feline hookworm larvae into the skin, and frequently affects travelers from high-income countries returning from tropical and sub-tropical areas. Unfortunately, this pathology is neglected due to poor understanding among both physicians and travelers. This study describes the profile of cases reported in Marseille, France. A retrospective study was performed in two specialized hospitals between 2003 and 2015. Data on socio-demographics, clinical aspects and treatment were collected. Diagnosis was based on travel history and symptoms. Forty-three patients with a diagnosis of CLM were recorded in this study. They were aged between 14 and 70 and 51% were male. They were infected while visiting the Americas (37%), Africa (33%), Asia (28%) and (in the case of one patient) Portugal. The mean timescale for diagnosis was 41 days. Track lesions associated with pruritus in the lower limbs were the most common symptoms. Nine had a history of super-infection. Sixteen patients received treatment prior to referral including six who were administered antiparasitic drugs. A one-day treatment with ivermectin, administered at our facility, resulted, in most instances, in a favorable outcome. This study reports 43 cases of CLM acquired mainly in Africa, Asia and the Americas but also, for the first time, CLM acquired during travel to Portugal. The data show the need for increased awareness of CLM prevention and treatment in order to optimize pre-travel advice and case management. Travelers need to understand how CLM is transmitted and the need to avoid contact with soil and sand contaminated by dogs and cats. In particular, footwear and sun chairs should be used on beaches.

A Case of Cutaneous Larva Migrans in Turkish Patient

Case Presentation: A 54-year-old man came to our clinic with complaint of a pruritic and erythematous contagious lesion that appeared two weeks prior on the right arm. He stated no chronic disease and drug usage. He had traveled to Brazil three weeks ago. His physical and systemic examinations were normal but on examining the skin, we found a 4-5 cm linear, erythematous, serpiginous lesion localised on the right arm (Figure 1). Due to travel history and the clinical findings, we evaluated the patient as a case of cutaneus larva migrans (CLM). Eosinophililia were not detected in laboratory tests and chest radiographs were normal. The patient was started albendazole 400 mg/day. A few days later; his complaints and lesion decreased. CLM is a parasitic infection generally seen in tropical areas and travellers visiting those areas. CLM’s more common resource is hookworm contaminated dog and cat’s stool [1]. CLM is often presented with erythematous, serpiginous, pruritic, cutaneous eruption caused by accidental percutaneous penetration and subsequent migration of larvae [1-3]. To our knowledge, there is only one case report from Turkey but whose subject is an Australian tourist [4]. Here, we report a case of CLM who is a Turkish citizen visited Brazil.

Extensive Cutaneous Larva Migrans -A Case Report

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) or creeping eruption (also called ground itch) refers to the production of serpiginous inflammed trails in the skin, resulting in intense pruritus. It is an uncommon parasitic skin infection caused by larvae of various nonhuman species of Ancylostoma and other nematodes. Human can pick up the infection by walking barefoot on soil or sandy beaches contaminated with animal faeces. Here, we report a case of cutaneous larva migrans affecting the whole trunk in a 65 year old man who is a farmer by occupation. The diagnosis was made on the basis of clinical features and biopsy of the skin. Erythematous, serpiginous, pruritic, cutaneous eruptions were found. A nematode larva could be detected in the vesicular fluid and histopathological examination of skin showed superficial and mid perivascular and interstitial infiltrate of numerous eosinophils constituent with larva migrans. Though CLM is a self limited dermatosis, the discomfort caused due to intense pruritus, eczematization and the risk for secondary bacterial infection necessitate treatment of the cases.

Use of liquid nitrogen and albendazole in successfully treating cutaneous larva migrans.

To determine the efficacy of combination treatment of Albendazole along with liquid nitrogen in cutaneous larva migrans. Quasi-experimental study. Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and The Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, from December 2008 to December 2010. Eighteen cases of cutaneous larva migrans were collected and divided into two groups. Group-A was administered oral Albendazole 400 mg once per day along with topical steroid and oral cetrizine 10 mg once at night for 7 days. Group-B also received oral Albendazole 400 mg once per day along with cetrizine 10 mg once at night but they also received single application of liquid nitrogen to freeze the larva. It was found that in Group-A only 2 out of 9 (22%) showed improvement whereas 78% had to be given liquid nitrogen cryotherapy 3 - 7 days after Albendazole to prevent migration of larva. In Group-B, the improvement was 100% and all 9 patients were successfully treated. Use of liquid nitrogen along with oral anti-helminths is very effective in treating cutaneous larva migrans than Albendazole alone.

Presença de Toxocara spp. e ancilostomídeos em áreas de peridomicílios de uma comunidade pesqueira no Centro-Oeste do Brasil

O objetivo do estudo foi verificar a contaminacao do solo de peridomicilios de uma comunidade pesqueira localizada no municipio de Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil, onde e frequente a ocorrencia de casos de Larva migrans cutânea. Utilizando-se das tecnicas de centrifugo-flutuacao, Baermann-Moraes e centrifugo- sedimentacao, amostras de solo e fezes de caes foram analisadas e os resultados evidenciaram altos indices de contaminacao por ovos de Toxocara spp., Ancilostomideos e larvas de nematoides. Estes achados podem estar associados aos casos de Larvas migrans cutânea e as elevadas taxas de eosinofilia em escolares daquela comunidade.

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Cutaneous larva migrans (also known as creeping eruption, sand worm eruption, plumbers itch, duck hunters itch) is caused by penetration of skin by third-stage larvae of animal hookworms; first reported by Lee in 1874. Adult hookworms infest the intestines of cats and dogs and their ova in excreta hatch under favorable conditions into infective larvae that penetrate the host skin. Cutaneous larva migrans is a common endemic disease in tropical and subtropical countries but it may also occur in other regions of the world. We report three cases of cutaneous larva migrans acquired during sunbathing at the sea and lying on the ground.

Infectious diseases among travellers and migrants in Europe, EuroTravNet 2010

To investigate trends in travel-associated morbidity with particular emphasis on emerging infections with the potential for introduction into Europe, diagnoses of 7,408 returning travellers presenting to 16 EuroTravNet sites in 2010 were compared with 2008 and 2009. A significant increase in reported Plasmodium falciparum malaria (n=361 (6% of all travel-related morbidity) vs. n=254 (4%) and 260 (5%); p<0.001), P. vivax malaria (n=51 (1%) vs. n=31 (0.5%) and 38 (1%); p=0.027) and dengue fever (n=299 (5%) vs. n=127 (2%) and 127 (2%); p<0.001) was observed. Giardia lamblia was identified in 16% of patients with acute diarrhoea, with no significant annual variation. The proportion of acute diarrhoea due to Campylobacter increased from 7% in 2008 to 12% in 2010 (p=0.001). We recorded 121 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in 2010, a threefold increase in the proportionate morbidity from 2008 to 2010. In 2010, 60 (0.8%) cases of chronic Chagas disease, 151 (2%) cases of schistosomiasis and 112 (2%) cases of cutaneous larva migrans were reported. Illness patterns in sentinel travellers, captured by EuroTravnet, continue to highlight the potential role of travellers in the emergence of infectious diseases of public health concern in Europe and the relevance of offering medical travel advice and enforcing specific and adequate prophylaxis.