Exploring Tropical Infections: A Focus on Cutaneous Larva Migrans
No abstract available (Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - June 18, 2020 Category: Dermatology Tags: CE TEST Source Type: research
Exploring Tropical Infections: A Focus on Cutaneous Larva Migrans
GENERAL PURPOSE
To provide information about infection with cutaneous larva migrans (CLM).
TARGET AUDIENCE
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, NPs, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES
After participating in this educational activity, the participant will:
1. Distinguish the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of CLM.
2. Explain the epidemiology of CLM.
Cutaneous larva migrans is a hookworm infection and one of the most common skin diseases of tourists in tropical countries. Most commonly, the infection is trans...
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - June 18, 2020 Category: Dermatology Tags: CLINICAL MANAGEMENT EXTRA Source Type: research
Cutaneous Larva Migrans Presenting with Folliculitis.
PMID: 32383433 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg)
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - April 30, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lander M, Checkley AM, Walker SL Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research
[Cutaneous larva migrans].
PMID: 32241555 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annales de Dermatologie et de Cenereologie)
Source: Annales de Dermatologie et de Cenereologie - March 29, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Da Silva Dias V, Picard C, Dompmartin A Tags: Ann Dermatol Venereol Source Type: research
Cutaneous larva migrans over penis
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) also termed as “ creeping eruption”, is a parasitic infestation produced by burrowing of the larva of Ancylostoma braziliense. The larva enters intact or abraded skin following exposure with soil contaminated with faeces. Solitary tracts involving feet, hands, buttocks, and genitalia are usually encountered. A lthough CLM is an endemic tropical disease; in this era of global migration, physicians worldwide should promptly diagnose and treat the condition. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 16, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Abheek Sil, Avik Panigrahi, Dibyendu Bikash Bhanja, Sayantani Chakraborty Tags: Images in Clinical Urology Source Type: research
