title: [Skin eruption and itching after travel to Asia--a case report].
abstract: One of the more common reasons patients seek medical advice after traveling in tropical countries are skin eruptions. Here we describe two cases of individuals who, after traveling to south east Asia, developed a skin eruption later diagnosed as cutaneous larva migrans. This particular skin condition is common among travelers to countries where the hookworm responsible is endemic. The diagnosis is based on travel history and clinical examination. The patients were treated with albendazole with good results and complete resolution of the symptoms.
authors.forename: Guðmundur Dagur
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Ólafsson
authors.forename: Emil L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Sigurðsson
authors.forename: Bryndís
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sigurðardóttir
mesh_terms: D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000969:Antinematodal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001208:Asia; D006801:Humans; D007055:Iceland; D007815:Larva Migrans / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology; D011537:Pruritus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology; D014195:Travel; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000969:Antinematodal Agents; D015766:Albendazole
keywords: travelsers disease; hookworm infection; cutaneous larva migrans; creeping erupton