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Extensive cutaneous larva migrans with folliculitis mimicking multimetameric herpes zoster presentation in an adult traveler returning from Thailand

par Malvy, Denis Jean Marie;Ezzedine, Khaled K ;Pistone, Thierry;Receveur, Marie-Catherine;Longy-Boursier, Maïté
Référence Journal of travel medicine, 13, 4, page (244-247)
Publication Publié, 2006-07

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Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a frequent cutaneous disease among travelers returning from the tropics. It can be misdiagnosed or treated incorrectly. We present a 42-year-old French patient who contracted the disease during a holiday in Thailand and who experienced an extensive CLM syndrome with a less frequent abdominal localization and a pseudo-multimetameric homolateral topography. The condition was late diagnosed and secondarily efficiently cured by a unique administration of ivermectin. Simple anamnestic information - often revealing beach activities - and clinical aspect of the creeping eruption allow to prevent diagnosis delay and to avoid aggressive or inadequate intervention. © 2006 International Society of Travel Medicine.