Cutaneous larva migrans at unusual sites ‒ a case series
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Cutaneous larva migrans is skin eruption caused by infestation and migration of animal hookworm larvae in the human skin. It is common in tropics and sub‒tropics.1‒3 CLM has become common among travellers. The disease mainly occurs in resource‒poor communities.1 CLM presents as typical erythematous, serpiginous, pruritic, migratory skin eruptions. Lesions usually depends on area in contact with the ground like feet, legs and buttocks.2,3 Diagnosis is made on clinical ground of serpiginous eruption in patient with history of exposure.1‒4
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