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- Title
Cutaneous larva migrans in the northeastern US.
- Authors
Johanis, Michael; Cheema, Karan S.; Young, Peter A.; Narala, Saisindhu; Saleem, Atif; Novoa, Roberto A.; Bae, Gordon H.
- Abstract
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a dermo-epidermal parasitic infection with a disproportionate incidence in developing countries, particularly in, and near tropical areas. It is characterized by erythematous, twisting, and linear plaques that can migrate to adjacent skin. Herein, we present an otherwise healthy 45-year-old woman who acquired a pruritic, erythematous, and serpiginous rash localized to her right medial ankle during a trip to New England. Oral ivermectin, the preferred first-line treatment for cutaneous larva migrans, was administered in combination with triamcinolone. This was followed by removal of the papular area via punch biopsy; treatment was successful with a one-week recovery. Although cutaneous larva migrans has traditionally been considered a tropical disease, clinicians should be cognizant of its expanding geographic spread.
- Subjects
VISCERAL larva migrans; PARASITIC diseases; DEVELOPING countries; IVERMECTIN; HOOKWORMS
- Publication
Dermatology Online Journal, 2023, Vol 29, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
1087-2108
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5070/D329461906