Late relapse of cutaneous larva migrans

Abstract

Cutaneous larva migrans is a common disease in the tropics and among travelers. The itchy, serpentigious rash often appears within days to weeks after transmission. There are only few reported cases of late relapses. Here, we present a case of a relapse of cutaneous larva migrans more than one year after exposure.

Keywords

• Larva migrans
• Tropical medicine
• Travel related infections
• Hookworms
• Ancylostoma