| Literature DB >> 25146212 |
Lisset García-Fernández, María Calderón.
Abstract
Cutaneous larva migrans is a parasitic disease caused by Ancylostoma braziliense and Ancylostoma caninum larvae, which is transmitted by contact with sand infested with these parasites. Dogs and cats are the definitive hosts. This parasitic disease is endemic in the Caribbean, Africa, Australia, and Asia. We present the case of a 27-year-old woman, who developed skin lesions compatible with cutaneous larva migrans on her right foot after returning from beach vacations in the Mexican Caribbean. After clinical diagnosis, oral ivermectin was administered, with good clinical response.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25146212 DOI: 10.4067/S0716-10182014000300016
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Chilena Infectol ISSN: 0716-1018 Impact factor: 0.520