A case report of cutaneous larva migrans in Argentina
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 81-82, 2011.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-335061
ABSTRACT
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) represents the most common tropically acquired dermatosis. CLM is caused by infection with hookworm larvae in tropical and sub-tropical areas, and people who have a history of foreign travel and of walking barefoot on sandy soil or beaches are at a high risk of getting infected with it. The diagnosis is usually made on the basis of the typical appearance of the lesion, intense itching and history of foreign travel. CLM is a common parasitic skin disease that can be easily prevented by wearing 'protective' footwear. A case of CLM is described in this article.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Argentina
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Travel
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Brazil
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Larva Migrans
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Albendazole
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Therapeutic Uses
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Antinematodal Agents
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Argentina
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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