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Larva Migrans (Cutaneous Larva Migrans) Summary

114 relevant articles (14 outcomes, 7 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Infections caused by nematode larvae which never develop into the adult stage and migrate through various body tissues. They commonly infect the skin, eyes, and viscera in man. Ancylostoma brasiliensis causes cutaneous larva migrans. Toxocara causes visceral larva migrans.

Also Known As: Cutaneous Larva Migrans; Ocular Larva Migrans; Creeping Eruptions; Eruption, Creeping; Eruptions, Creeping Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Larva Migrans

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Albendazole (Albenza) : 7 outcomes 4 studies in 23 results : FDA 1
  2. Ivermectin (Mectizan) : 4 outcomes 2 studies in 16 results : FDA 1
  3. Thiabendazole (Mintezol) : 3 outcomes 1 study in 43 results : FDA 2
  4. Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  5. Promethazine (Promet) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 106 Generic
  6. benzimidazole : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  7. Antibodies : 1 study in 8 results : IBA
  8. Liposomes (Liposome) : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  9. Antigens : 7 results : IBA
  10. Silicon Dioxide (Sand) : 5 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Larva Migrans

  1. Infection
  2. Strongyloidiasis
  3. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
  4. Scabies (Sarcoptic Mange)
  5. Toxocariasis
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Key Therapies for Larva Migrans

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  1. Cryotherapy (Therapy, Cold) : 2 results
  2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 1 result
  3. Cryosurgery : 1 result
  4. Ambulatory Care (Outpatient Care) : 1 result

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