Cutaneous Larva Migrans (CLM) may not be easy to diagnose: a case report and narrative review
Solafa Osman,
Nectaria Tarnari,
Areeba Ahsan
et al.
Abstract:Background: Cutaneous Larva Migrans (CLM) is one of the most common zoonotic dermatoses in subtropical and tropical regions and some European countries. It is caused by different types of hookworm, such as Ancylostoma braziliense, Ancylostoma caninum, and Uncinaria stenocephala. It is usually easy to diagnose, but the atypical presentation may occasionally mimic other dermatoses. Case report: A 32-year-old man presented with an extensive eczematous rash that developed during a recent vacation in Thailand. He d… Show more
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