By ULY CLINIC Staff,

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Cutaneous Larva Migrans

Skin disease caused by nematode parasite of hookworm family Ancylostoma caninum and Ancylostoma braziliense.


Diagnostic Criteria

 

• Creeping eruption on the skin

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See the Picture of cutaneous larva migrants at the top of this article
 

Investigation

 

• No specific investigation

Pharmacological Treatment

 

• Give thiabendazole PO 50 mg/kg 12 hourly for 2 days OR

• Give Albendazole 200mg single dose (children below 2years), 400mg PO for older children repeat after one week

• Plus topical 10% thiabendazole paste apply twice daily 5 days

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Last updated on 14.09.2020

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References

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1. Tanzanian Standard treatment guideline for children 2017 edition page 77-78