Late presentation of cutaneous larva migrans: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Cutaneous larva migrans is caused by infection with hookworm larvae in tropical and sub-tropical areas. A history of recent travel to the tropics is usually elicited.


METHODS
A case of cutaneous larva migrans is described in which symptoms did not appear until five months after travel to Tanzania.


CONCLUSIONS
Although the lesion of cutaneous larva migrans may appear immediately, the larvae may lie dormant for many months and presentation may therefore occur a long time after any foreign travel.
Archer
Michael
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Grimston Medical Centre Congham Road, Grimston, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1AN UK. Michael.archer@nhs.net