Larva migrans cutánea / Cutaneous larva migrans
Rev. argent. dermatol
;
99(4): 72-77, dic. 2018.
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in Spanish
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| ID: biblio-985206
RESUMEN
RESUMEN La larva migrans cutánea es una parasitosis endémica, observada en regiones cálidas, húmedas, tropicales y subtropicales, caracterizada por lesiones cutáneas serpiginosas y pruriginosas, causada frecuentemente por Ancylostomabraziliense. Presentamos el caso de una paciente de sexo femenino, de 18 años de edad, sin antecedentes epidemiológicos de viaje a zona endémica, con clínica característica asociada a manifestación bullosa atípica, que presentó remisión completa con el tratamientoinstaurado.
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY:
Cutaneous larva migrans is an endemic parasitosis most commonly found in warm-humid areas, tipically of tropical and subtropical climates. Characterized by serpiginous and pruritic skin lesions, it is usually caused by Ancylostomabraziliense. We present the case of an 18 year-old female patient with no history of endemic exposure and atypical bullous clinical lesions. Full recovery is achieved after the treatment.
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Spanish
Journal:
Rev. argent. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Argentina
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