Cutaneous larva migrans.
Cutaneous larva migrans, or creeping eruption, is an infection caused by certain nematode larvae and, occasionally, fly maggots. After penetrating human skin, the larvae remain in the epidermis and wander aimlessly. The burrows may be intensely pruritic. Systemic reactions may include profound eosinophilia. Oral or topical thiabendazole is effective therapy.
D000328:Adult; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000276:immunology; D006790:Host-Parasite Interactions; D006801:Humans; D007815:Larva Migrans / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology