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Cutaneous larva migrans syndrome: a case report
Cutaneous larva migrans (CML) is a frequent parasitic infestation caused by migration of animal hookworm larvae into the human epidermis. This skin disease is common in warmer climates among people, who have contact with contaminated soil. Clinical manifestation of CML is an itchy, erythematous, linear tract, which appears days to even months after exposure to infested sand or soil. Diagnosis i...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0255-0857
DOI: 10.4103/0255-0857.16057