Cutaneous larva migrans in northern Germany.
We report a 14-month-old female infant with typical cutaneous larva migrans, but without a history of travelling outside Germany. Cutaneous larva migrans is most commonly observed in and imported from tropical countries. Only a few cases have been described in northern Europe. This report serves as a reminder that under certain circumstances acquisition of this "tropical" parasite is possible even in non-tropical countries.
Kienast
Antonia
A
Catholic Children's Hospital Wilhemstift, Liliencronstr. 130, 22149, Hamburg, Germany.
Bialek
Ralf
R
Hoeger
Peter H
PH
D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007815:Larva Migrans / Q000175:diagnosis*