Cutaneous Larva Migrans
AbstractPurpose of ReviewIn this review, we summarized information regarding a neglected parasitic infection by zoonotic helminths that cause the cutaneous larva migrans, especiallyA. braziliense,A. caninum andUncinaria stenocephala, among other associated or potentially linked to cutaneous larva migrans (CLM), a paratenic infection.Recent FindingsAlthough there has been an increase in the number of publications on CLM over the last decades, this is still a neglected condition among tropical diseases, with not more than 350 papers per year combined in databases such as PubMed. Although the disease is considered a limited d...
Source: Current Tropical Medicine Reports - April 3, 2021 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
Cutaneous larva migrans in a beach volleyball player
Publication date: Available online 24 March 2021Source: IDCasesAuthor(s): Jaroslaw Krzywanski, Ernest Kuchar, Rafal Mierzynski (Source: IDCases)
Source: IDCases - March 25, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
A systematic review and an individual patient data meta-analysis of ivermectin use in children weighing less than fifteen kilograms: Is it time to reconsider the current contraindication?
Conclusions/SignificanceExisting limited data suggest that oral ivermectin in children weighing less than 15 kilograms is safe. Data from well-designed clinical trials are needed to provide further assurance. (Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - March 17, 2021 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Podjanee Jittamala Source Type: research
Common Dermatologic Conditions in Returning Travelers
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTravel medicine practitioners often are confronted with returning travelers with dermatologic disorders that could be of infectious causes or inflammatory or allergic. Some dermatologic processes are the result of exposure to insects or acquired due to environmental exposures. There is a broad range of dermatosis of infectious and non-infectious etiologies that clinicians need to consider in the differential diagnosis of dermatosis in travelersRecent FindingsWith increasing international travel to tropical destinations, many individuals may be exposed to rickettsia (i.e., African tick bite fever, s...
Source: Current Tropical Medicine Reports - February 16, 2021 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research
In Vivo Observation of Cutaneous Larva Migrans by Fluorescence-Advanced Videodermatoscopy.
Abstract
Fluorescence-advanced videodermatoscopy is not a widespread diagnostic technique. Its application in dermatology can facilitate the diagnosis of diseases such as cutaneous larva migrans by enabling us to recognize the precise position of larva in vivo on the skin. Using this noninvasive technique, we detected a case of cutaneous larva migrans in a patient.
PMID: 33350908 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases)
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - December 23, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ramondetta A, Ribero S, Quaglino P, Broganelli P Tags: Emerg Infect Dis Source Type: research
In Vivo Observation of Cutaneous Larva Migrans by Fluorescence-Advanced Videodermatoscopy
A. Ramondetta et al. (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal)
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal - December 18, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Field application of a novel multiplex qPCR assay reveals the occurrence of the zoonotic hookworm Ancylostoma braziliense in Nigerian dogs.
In this study, we subjected 203 hookworm microscopy-positive samples of the 885 individual faecal samples collected from dogs in Nigeria to a recently developed multiplex qPCR for the detection and characterisation of canine hookworm species. The qPCR demonstrated a diagnostic sensitivity of 98% (95% CI 95-99.4) allowing the detection of A. caninum and A. braziliense in 81.3% (165/203, 95% CI 75.3-86.1) and 51.2% (104/203, 95% CI 44.4-58) of the microscopy-positive faecal samples of dogs from Nigeria, respectively and 34.5% (70/203, 95% CI 28.3-41.3) of mixed infections with both hookworm species. The finding of A. brazili...
Source: Acta Tropica - November 13, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Massetti L, Kamani J, Wiethoelter A, McDonagh P, Colella V, Traub RJ Tags: Acta Trop Source Type: research
Cutaneous larva migrans in the city
Cutaneous larva migrans is typically reported in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. However, cutaneous larva migrans cases are spreading and should now be recognized even in urban, nontropical settings. AbstractCutaneous larva migrans is typically reported in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. However, cutaneous larva migrans cases are spreading and should now be recognized even in urban, nontropical settings. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - September 28, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Aruna S. Khan,
Ahmad Al ‐Awadi,
Floyd B. Willis,
George G. A. Pujalte Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Two Episodes of Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Two Months Apart, Despite a Single Exposure Period
We present a case of a 22-month-old girl who had 2 episodes of cutaneous larva migrans 2 months apart after returning from a tropical area, despite a single exposure period. (Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal)
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - August 13, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
