Stefano Veraldi, Giovanni Genovese, Umberto Cerino, Gianluca Nazzaro
Parasitology international 2024 JunFollicular larva migrans (FLM) is a rare and atypical clinical presentation of hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans (HrCLM). FLM is characterized clinically by follicular, round, small, erythematous papules that are sometimes topped by vesicles or pustules. These lesions are usually located on the abdomen, back, buttocks and thighs and are accompanied by more or less severe pruritus. Some typical and/or short and fragmented tracks may also be visible. FLM is more resistant to anti-helminthic drugs than classical HrCLM: this is likely due to the deep location of larvae in hair follicles. We present two cases of FLM and a review of the literature. Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Stefano Veraldi, Giovanni Genovese, Umberto Cerino, Gianluca Nazzaro. Follicular larva migrans. Parasitology international. 2024 Jun;100:102872
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