Cutaneous larva migrans
A parasitic infection caused by worms found in domestic animals. In humans nematode larvae enter the portal system from the small intestine and disseminate in visceral organs causing inflammatory reactions. Signs and symptoms include eosinophilia, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and lung infections.
Disease Alternative Name
THE LESION SHOWN IS CUTANEOUS LARVAL MIGRANS. THE CAUSATIVE ORGANISM IS ANCHYLOSTOMA Brazilians WHICH is an animal hook worm
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larval currens causative organism- strongyloids stercoralis
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Diagnosis please. HSG.
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M.18yrs. Injury chest 2days.
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Mch.10yrs. Limping left 6 months.
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M.24yrs. A hard swelling at left high back 5 months. Chest-oblique view.
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F55yrs. Cough with sputum. Occassional haemoptysis 2 years. Breathlessness. 2 months
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