Management of complex pedal cutaneous larva migrans

1990 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-150
Author(s):  
KM Pyatak-Hugar ◽  
RW Mendicino ◽  
TS Scott ◽  
DW Hugar
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Larva Migrans ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Cutaneous Larva Migrans ◽  
Southeastern Us ◽  
The World ◽  
Endemic Areas

Although cutaneous larva migrans is more commonly seen in the southeastern US and tropical regions of the world, patients with such parasitic involvement may present in other non-endemic areas for various reasons, particularly travelers returning from tropical vacations. Awareness of the clinical presentation and symptomatology of cutaneous larva migrans is important for all physicians, including those practicing in northern climates, for prompt recognition and effective treatment of the disease. Furthermore, cutaneous larva migrans should be of particular interest to podiatrists, because the infestation commonly involves the feet, and a patient may initially present for treatment of secondary manifestations, ie, dermatitis, pruritus, or infection, as in this case report.

scholarly journals Cutaneous Larva Migrans in Urban Area: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 224-227
Author(s):  
Tiffany Roelan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Skin Disorder ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Left Thigh ◽  
Larva Migrans ◽  
Cutaneous Larva Migrans ◽  
Dermatological Examination ◽  
History Of ◽  
Creeping Eruption

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic skin disorder caused by the infestation of animal hookworm larvae, the most common being Ancylostoma braziliense. The larvae penetrate the skin surface and subsequently migrate to the epidermis, leaving a typical manifestation of linear or serpiginous erythematous burrow-like tracks, known as creeping eruption. This report presented a case of a young man with complaints of the serpiginous erupted lesion over the upper left thigh, following a recent history of beach travel. On dermatological examination, an erythematous serpiginous lesion and papules were found, portraying the clinical presentation of CLM. The administration of albendazole 400 mg was started, and the symptoms were completely resolved. Keywords: larva migrans, skin disease, creeping eruption, nematodes, albendazole.

Atypical Presentation of Neurobrucellosis as Infection of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raul-Ciprian Covrig ◽  
Jasmina Petridou ◽  
Ulrich J. Knappe
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt ◽  
Political Context ◽  
European Countries ◽  
The Political ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
The World ◽  
Surgery First ◽  
Endemic Areas

AbstractBrucellosis is a frequent zoonosis in some regions of the world and may cause various symptoms. Neurobrucellosis is a rare but serious complication of the infection. Our case report describes the course of neurobrucellosis in a patient who had received a ventriculoperitoneal shunt in his native country 13 years prior to diagnosis of brucellosis. He initially presented to us with symptoms of peritonitis, which misled us to perform abdominal surgery first. After the diagnosis of neurobrucellosis was confirmed and appropriate antibiotics were initiated, the symptoms soon disappeared. Although the ventriculoperitoneal shunt was subsequently removed, the patient did not develop a symptomatic hydrocephalus further on. This case displays the challenges in diagnosing an infection that occurred sporadically in Europe and may be missed by currently applied routine microbiological workup. Considering the political context, with increasing relocation from endemic areas to European countries, it is to be expected that the cases of brucellosis and neurobrucellosis will rise. Brucellosis should be considered and adequate investigations should be performed.

scholarly journals Excellent Functionality Despite Clinico-Radiological Deformity in Osteomyelitis Variolosa - A Case Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-119
Author(s):  
Aakash Mugalur ◽  
Sunil M Shahane ◽  
Ashwin Samant ◽  
Aditya C Pathak ◽  
Rajeev Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Elbow Joint ◽  
Cortical Thickening ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Articular Surfaces ◽  
The World ◽  
Radiological Abnormality ◽  
Endemic Areas ◽  
The Right

Despite the eradication of smallpox from the world in 1980 the osteo-articular sequelae of smallpox are still occasionally noticed in previously endemic areas. The sequelae of osteomyelitis variolosa may raise a diagnostic challenge to the untrained eyes of the surgeon. We present a case of “osteomyelitis variolosa” in a 70 years old patient. The patient had bilateral dislocation of the elbow joint with multidirectional instability. There was distortion of the articular surfaces and ankylosis of the bilateral proximal radio-ulnar joint. Hypoplasia of the right ulna with short fourth and fifth metacarpals of the left hand and hypoplasia of right fourth metacarpal with cortical thickening was noted radiologically. The patient had minimal disability of his elbows despite the striking radiological abnormality and was functionally independent.

scholarly journals Falls in Diagnosis of Cutaneous Larva Migrans-a Case Report from Kosovo

2015 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatime Kokollari ◽  
Antigona Grcari ◽  
Ymrane Blyta ◽  
Qndres Daka ◽  
Afrdita Daka
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Larva Migrans ◽  
Cutaneous Larva Migrans

Viral Characteristics and Clinical Presentation in Dengue Co-infection—Findings from a Facility Based Observational Study in Odisha, India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyotirmayee Turuk ◽  
Subrata Kumar Palo ◽  
Sonalika Rath ◽  
Jyotsnamayee Sabat ◽  
Subhra Subhadra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Recent Past ◽  
Standard Case ◽  
Pain Abdomen ◽  
Atypical Clinical Presentation ◽  
The World ◽  
Important Health ◽  
One Year

Abstract Background: Dengue is a widespread disease affecting many countries and about two fifth of the world is at risk for this disease. In India, the dengue incidence has increased in recent past and emerged as an important health problem in many states including Odisha. Cases with dengue co-infection with other diseases usually have atypical clinical presentation.Methods: A facility based longitudinal study was carried out over a period of one year to determine the dengue co-infection and its outcome. The suspected cases were clinically assessed following a standard case report format and serological investigations including serotyping were carried out.Results: 33.6% samples were dengue positive of which 78.5% were positive for NS1 Ag, 26.6% positive for dengue IgM and 5.1% to both. Among the dengue positive cases, 60.9% were male and mean age was 31.52 (+/- 17.03) years. High occurrence of cases was during May to November with maximum in August. Among the 975 dengue positives, 57 (5.8%) were found to have co-infection. Chikungunya was the most common co-infection in 71.9%, followed by herpes simplex (HSV) (7%) and other diseases. Fever was the most common presenting symptom (98.2%), followed by myalgia (91.2%), pain abdomen (12.3%), Rash/lesion (8.8%), burning micturition (5.3%), Petechiae (1.7%) and Pruritus (1.7%) among the co-infected cases.While DEN-2 serotype was observed in majority (74.1%) more than two serotypes was found in 5.85% of dengue positives .Conclusions: All the four dengue serotypes were found to be circulating with DEN-2 as the most predominant one. About 5.8% of dengue cases have co-infection (mainly with chikungunya) and clinically present with atypical signs and symptoms.

Complete resolution of cutaneous larva migrans with topical ivermectin: A case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Magri ◽  
Camilla Chello ◽  
Giulia Pranteda ◽  
Guglielmo Pranteda
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Larva Migrans ◽  
Cutaneous Larva Migrans

Autochthonous Hookworm-Related Cutaneous Larva Migrans Disease in Northeastern Italy: A Case Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 488-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Akkouche ◽  
S. A. Ahmed ◽  
A. Sattin ◽  
S. Piaserico ◽  
A. Calistri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Larva Migrans ◽  
Cutaneous Larva Migrans ◽  
Northeastern Italy
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