Open AccessCutaneous larva migrans in early infancy: A Ugandan case report
Author(s) -
Muwanguzi Eria,
Kayiira Mubaraka,
Kasozi Derrick,
Kigozi Enos
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5080
Subject(s) - medicine , cutaneous larva migrans , larva migrans , dermatology , visceral larva migrans , pathology , helminthiasis
Abstract Helminths are an important cause of worm infestation in low‐income countries. The majority spread with soil to skin contact. In unusual patients presenting below 1 year, treatment can be challenging. The disease can be self‐limiting; however, treatment is believed to reduce progression to more serious disease. Here, we present a case of a 3‐month‐old with cutaneous larva migrans.