Cutaneous larva migrans in a beach soccer player.

Clin J Sport Med

Institute of Dermatological Sciences, University of Milan, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S., Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Italy.

Published: September 2006

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