Extensive hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans in Norwegian travellers to the tropics.
Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans is a common dermatosis in travellers to the tropics and typically presents as one or a few migrating serpiginous lesions on the lower extremities or buttocks. We present two Norwegian holidaymakers who developed extensive disease after returning from Brazil and Tanzania, respectively. Both patients responded to the treatment with ivermectin.
Jensenius
Mogens
M
Department of Infectious Diseases, Ullevål University Hospital, Oslo, Norway. mogens.jensenius@ioks.uio.no
Maeland
Arild
A
Brubakk
Oddbjørn
O
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006725:Hookworm Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007815:Larva Migrans / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D009664:Norway; D014195:Travel; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014329:Tropical Climate
D000871:Anthelmintics; D007559:Ivermectin