Cutaneous larva migrans: a bad souvenir from the vacation
Criado, P.R.; Belda, W.; Vasconcellos, C.; Silva, C.S.
Dermatology Online Journal 18(6): 11
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1087-2108 PMID: 22747935 Document Number: 659209
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a common endemic disease in tropical and subtropical countries. This condition is caused by skin-penetrating larvae of nematodes, mainly of the hookworm Ancylostoma braziliense and other nematodes of the family Ancylostomidae. We report three cases of CLM acquired during vacations in different regions of Brazil.