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Larva Migrans (Cutaneous Larva Migrans)

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; Dew Itch; Ground Itch; Creeping Eruptions; Dew Itchs; Eruption, Creeping; Eruptions, Creeping; Ground Itchs; Itch, Dew; Itch, Ground; Itchs, Dew; Itchs, Ground; Creeping Eruption; Larva Migrans, Cutaneous; Larva Migrans, Ocular
Networked: 187 relevant articles (24 outcomes, 11 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Giardiasis
2. Infections
3. Strongyloidiasis
4. Parasitic Diseases (Parasitic Disease)
5. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Experts

1. Kazacos, Kevin R: 4 articles (03/2022 - 11/2009)
2. Veraldi, Stefano: 4 articles (05/2019 - 06/2012)
3. Akao, Nobuaki: 4 articles (11/2005 - 04/2005)
4. Dangoudoubiyam, Sriveny: 3 articles (06/2019 - 11/2009)
5. Feldmeier, Hermann: 3 articles (10/2013 - 05/2008)
6. Fujita, Koichiro: 3 articles (11/2005 - 04/2005)
7. Koike, Kazuo: 3 articles (06/2005 - 03/2002)
8. Nikaido, Tamotsu: 3 articles (06/2005 - 03/2002)
9. Satou, Tadaaki: 3 articles (06/2005 - 03/2002)
10. Caumes, Eric: 3 articles (06/2004 - 01/2003)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Larva Migrans:
1. Albendazole (Albenza)FDA Link
2. Ivermectin (Mectizan)FDA Link
3. Thiabendazole (Mintezol)FDA Link
4. Ointments (Pastes)IBA
5. AntigensIBA
6. NitrogenIBA
7. Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene)IBA
8. Triamcinolone (Aristocort)FDA Link
9. Promethazine (Promet)FDA LinkGeneric
10. benzimidazoleIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Gas Lasers
3. Cryotherapy (Therapy, Cold)
4. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
5. Solid-State Lasers