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Cutaneous larva migrans
Occupational Disease Cutaneous larva migrans
Cutaneous larva migrans Category Infection, Occupational
Cutaneous larva migrans Severity
Subacute
Cutaneous larva migrans Synonyms
Creeping eruption
Information on Cutaneous larva migrans Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Screening and Imaging
Larvae of dog and cat hookworms are the source of cutaneous larva migrans. At increased risk are utility men and gardeners exposed to damp sandy soil contaminated with dog and cat feces. Itching is more intense at night. Thiabendazole is effective as a topical ointment. [Chin, p. 500]
Cutaneous larva migrans Latency
Days to weeks
Cutaneous larva migrans References
http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/LarvMi02.htm