Cutaneous Larva Migrans - A Case Report
LL Rao, L Padmavathy
Abstract
LL Rao, L Padmavathy
Abstract
Cutaneous larva migrans or creeping eruption is an uncommon parasitic skin infection caused by the filariform larvae of dog or cat hook worms. We report a case of larva migrans on the anterior abdominal wall, in a 52 year old lady, who did gardening as a hobby.
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Cutaneous larva migrans or creeping eruption is an uncommon parasitic skin infection caused by the filariform larvae of dog or cat hook worms. We report a case of larva migrans on the anterior abdominal wall, in a 52 year old lady, who did gardening as a hobby.
Key concepts: Cutaneous larva migrans, Larva, Larva migrans, Hook, Biology, Dermatology, Medicine, Helminthiasis