Two cases of probable endogenous extensive cutaneous larva migrans in Serbia.
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin infestation clinically characterized by erythematous serpiginous lesions caused by nematode larvae, usually of animal hookworms. It is most commonly seen in tropical and subtropical geographic areas. It is occasionally seen in Europe and other temperate climates, most often in patients that have previously traveled to tropical areas. We present two male patients that did not travel abroad with clinical features of extensive CLM located on the trunk acquired in an unusual way. CLM is not characteristic of Serbia, which is located in southeast Europe Unusually hot and sunny weather with heavy rainfall and high humidity during the summers of 2005 and 2006 were favorable conditions for the development of parasites in the soil and infestation with large numbers of larvae. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of extensive CLM in Serbia.
Tomović
Maja
M
Institute of Dermatovenereology, Medical Center of Serbia, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Pasterova 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia. dr.ana@sezampro.com
Skiljević
Dusan
D
Zivanović
Dubravka
D
Tanasilović
Srdjan
S
Vesić
Sonja
S
Daković
Zorana
Z
Vukićević
Jelica
J
Pavlović
Milos D
MD
Medenica
Ljiljana
L
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007815:Larva Migrans / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012876:Skin Diseases, Parasitic / Q000453:epidemiology; D015022:Yugoslavia / Q000453:epidemiology