Late relapse of cutaneous larva migrans

• Published in: IDCases Vol. 33; p. e01885
• Main Authors: Dam Larsen, Fredrikke, Larsen, Carsten Schade, Jespersen, Sanne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2023; Elsevier
• Subjects: Ancylostoma; Hookworms; Larva migrans; Travel related infections; Tropical medicine; Hookworms; Larva migrans; Tropical medicine; Travel related infections; Ancylostoma

Cutaneous larva migrans is a common disease in the tropics and among travelers. The itchy, serpentigious rash often appears within days to weeks after transmission. There are only few reported cases of late relapses. Here, we present a case of a relapse of cutaneous larva migrans more than one year...