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

visceral larva migrans

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Dr. Parveen Yograj

General Surgery

CUTANEOUS LARVA MIGRANS Clinical sign of CREEPING ERUPTION, is an INFECTIOUS SYNDROME caused by multiple types of HOOKW...See More

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Dr. Shankar Lal Jat

General Practice

These are six cases of CLM found in opd Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM), also having been termed for the clinical sign of ...See More

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Dr. Harshavardhan G

Pediatrics

Spreading maculopapular rashes in a 9 month baby

9 months old female baby with h/0 Spreading itching maculopapular rash over forehead from 4 days , h/0 urti . No fever ...See More

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Dr. Satish Kumar

General Practice

Contact dermatitis Panderm super oint Hydroxyzine drops Multivitamins Avoid oil application Maintain hygiene

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Sri Ramya Ramya

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THIS IS CUTANEOUS LARVA MIGRANS AND WHAT IS IT CAUSATIVE ORGANISM?

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Sri Ramya Waltair

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THE LESION SHOWN IS CUTANEOUS LARVAL MIGRANS. THE CAUSATIVE ORGANISM IS ANCHYLOSTOMA Brazilians WHICH is an animal hook worm

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