Cutaneous larva migrans infection in the pediatric foot: a review and two case reports
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
; 88(5): 228-31, May, 1998.
Article
in English
| MedCarib
| ID: med-1654
Responsible library:
JM3.1
Localization: JM3.1
ABSTRACT
Cutaneous larva migrans is the result of infestation of human skin by helminth larvae, which burrow through the epidermis. This route of infestation makes the foot a typical site for origination of this infection. Children, who frequently play barefoot in locations where the most common the helminth larvae, the dog and cat hookworms, are endemic, are at particular risk of this disorder. This article reviews the differential diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans and current concepts in management. Two cases of related children who presented to their pediatricians with this condition are reported(AU)
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Helminthiasis
/
Neglected Diseases
/
Zoonoses
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Larva Migrans
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Foot Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Child
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Humans
/
Male
Country/Region as subject:
English Caribbean
/
Jamaica
Language:
English
Journal:
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
Year:
1998
Document type:
Article