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Travel- and migration-associated epidermal parasitic skin diseases. A review.
Travel Med Infect Dis
October 2023
Institute of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Freie Universtät Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany. Electronic address:
Epidermal parasitic skin diseases are a family of parasitic diseases which occur globally or are frequent in special settings. Epidermal parasitic skin diseases occur in travelers and migrants, although epidemiology and/or clinical manifestations differ between these groups. The objective of this study is to summarize the existing knowledge concerning tungiasis, hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans, scabies, pediculosis capitis and pediculosis corporis in the context of travel and migration, and to identify risk factors for infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFApproach to skin problems in travellers: clinical and epidemiological clues.
J Travel Med
December 2024
Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Sorbonne University, Faculté de médecine, Hôpitaux Universitaires Pitié Salpêtrière, Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013, Paris, France.
Article Synopsis
- Travelers often experience skin problems requiring medical attention, with proper diagnosis relying on clinical examinations and understanding travel history and behaviors.* -
- The most common travel-related skin issues include insect bites, sunburns, and infections like hookworm and bacteria, with specific diseases like dengue fever and schistosomiasis being noteworthy.* -
- Evaluating skin conditions involves considering travel history, activities, and specific lesion characteristics, which help identify risks and guide treatment.*
Vesiculobullous Cutaneous Larva Migrans in the Absence of Domestic Dogs and Cats. Successful Treatment with Oral Ivermectin.
Trop Med Infect Dis
May 2024
One Health Research Group, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de las Américas, P.O. Box 17-17-9788, Quito 170513, Ecuador.
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- * The infection is believed to have come from wild animals carrying larvae, highlighting the risks of working in such environments.
- * She was successfully treated with oral ivermectin 31 days post-infection, emphasizing the importance of detailed travel history for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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- Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin infection caused by hookworm larvae, typically found in tropical regions, and is characterized by itchy, snake-like rashes.
- A case study details a 27-year-old woman who developed a serpiginous lesion on her foot after possible exposure to contaminated soil.
- The patient was effectively treated with Albendazole, and clinicians should be alert to this condition in patients who have traveled to tropical areas, particularly those who walk barefoot.
Follicular larva migrans.
Parasitol Int
June 2024
Dermatology Unit, IRCCS Foundation, Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Pace, 9, 20122 Milan, Italy. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Follicular larva migrans (FLM) is an uncommon form of hookworm-related skin infection, marked by small, round, red bumps that can develop into vesicles or pustules.* -
- These lesions typically appear on areas like the abdomen, back, buttocks, and thighs, often causing significant itching, and can show short, fragmented tracks.* -
- FLM is harder to treat with anti-helminthic medications compared to traditional cutaneous larva migrans due to the larvae's deep placement in hair follicles; the text includes two case studies and a literature review.*
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