Cutaneous larva migrans: A One Health Perspective on Familial Infection Among Tourists Returning from Southeast Asia

Abstract

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a dermatosis caused by accidental infestation with animal hookworms and is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Humans become infected when their skin comes into contact with soil contaminated with dog faeces. The filariform larvae penetrate and burrow into human skin, causing a condition known as “creeping eruption”. We describe a case, well-documented by photos, of CLM infection in a family of three who returned from Thailand.

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Keywords:

• Cutaneous larva migrans
• CLM
• nematoda
• Ancylostoma
• Poland
• Thailand

Ethics and Consent

Written informed consent was provided by the patients to have the details of the case and accompanying images published. An ethical review and approval were not required to publish the case details, in accordance with local legislation and institutional requirements.

Acknowledgments

We extend our sincere thanks to the patients for generously sharing their photos, as their contribution has enriched our article and knowledge, and we are truly grateful for their cooperation. This work was partially financed by grants from Wrocław Medical University (SUBZ.A060.22.054) for one of the co-authors (MW). Additionally, we express our appreciation to Laurence Taylor for diligently proofreading the article, ensuring its accuracy and clarity.

Disclosure

The authors report no conflicts of interest relating to this work.

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Funding

This research received no external funding.