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Dermatol Ther 2019 Jan 28:e12845. Epub 2019 Jan 28.

Dermatology Unit, NESMOS Department, S. Andrea Hospital, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy.

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM; also called creeping eruption) is a cutaneous ectoparasitosis commonly observed in tropical countries. It is characterized by an erythematous, pruritic, and raised lesion with linear or serpiginous distribution, typically localized at the lower extremities. Oral ivermectin represents the most recommended current treatment, with important adverse effects associated. Read More

Korean J Parasitol 2018 Dec 31;56(6):567-575. Epub 2018 Dec 31.

College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea.

Present study was performed to describe the morphological and molecular characterization of Toxocara tanuki (Nematoda: Ascaridae) from Korean raccoon dog, Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis, naturally infected in the Republic of Korea (Korea). Juvenile and adult worms of T. tanuki were recovered in 5 out of 10 raccoon dogs examined and the larval worms were detected in 15 out of 20 muscle samples (75%). Read More

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2018 Nov 23. Epub 2018 Nov 23.

Parasitology-Mycology, University Hospital Grenoble-Alpes, Grenoble, France.

Arch Argent Pediatr 2018 Dec;116(6):e753-e756

Sector de Bajo Riesgo. Servicio de Clínica, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría "Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan", Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

Toxocariasis canis or catis is a zoonotic infection disseminated in humans. Human beings can act as non-natural hosts in which the parasite can survive for long periods of time and they become infected by the ingestion of geohelminth eggs. These can be located on the ground, playgrounds and children's games, and are mostly eliminated by dogs or cats. Read More

Indian J Med Microbiol 2018 Jul-Sep;36(3):432-434

Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Toxocariasis is a neglected soil-transmitted helminthic infection caused by either Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati where humans get infected by accidental ingestion of embryonated eggs, and the definitive hosts are dogs and cats. This study aims to analyse the clinical and laboratory characteristics of Toxocara-infected patients and assessment of response to standard treatment with review of literature. The clinical details of patients with Toxocara serology positive for IgG antibodies by ELISA in 5 years (2013-2017) were retrospectively analysed. Read More

Clin Exp Dermatol 2018 Oct 23. Epub 2018 Oct 23.

Department of Dermatology, Great Western Hospital, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK.

Parasit Vectors 2018 Oct 9;11(1):540. Epub 2018 Oct 9.

Departamento de Parasitologia, L4 237, Laboratório de Parasitologia Molecular, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, CEP 31270-901, Brazil.

Background: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in codons 167, 198 and 200 of the beta-tubulin isotype 1 gene are associated with benzimidazoles resistance in many helminths. Codon 167 mutation has never been described in hookworms; however, polymorphisms in codons 198 and 200 have been described for Ancylostoma caninum and Necator americanus. These mutations have never been investigated in Ancylostoma braziliense; therefore, it is not known if they are present in this species and whether they are correlated with treatment resistance. Read More

Am J Trop Med Hyg 2018 Dec;99(6):1602-1605

Department of Pathology Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Visceral larva migrans (VLM) is one of the clinical syndromes of human toxocariasis. We report a case of hepatic VLM presenting preprandial malaise and epigastric discomfort in a 58-year-old woman drinking raw roe deer blood. The imaging studies of the abdomen showed a 74-mm hepatic mass featuring hepatic VLM. Read More

Indian Dermatol Online J 2018 Sep-Oct;9(5):359

Department of Skin and VD, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

J Med Case Rep 2018 Sep 20;12(1):270. Epub 2018 Sep 20.

Orthopaedics Department, Southend University Hospital, Essex, UK.

Background: Cutaneous larva migrans is a neglected zoonotic helminthic disease which is paradoxically underreported in low-income and middle-income countries from where a majority of the cases emanate. It presents as migratory, raised, erythematous serpentine lesions, responsive to treatment with antihelminthics. It is common in children, but rare in babies. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2018 Sep 14:e12665. Epub 2018 Sep 14.

Department of Dermatology, Medical School of Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil.

Tropical regions receive a significant part of the traveling population. It is very important that health professionals are familiar with the main tropical skin diseases and able to advice patients appropriately. This article reviews the main tropical diseases of travelers, with an emphasis on diagnosis, management, and prevention. Read More

Cas Lek Cesk 2018 ;157(4):208-210

Larva migrans cutanea is a typical skin parasitosis of tropical and subtropical regions. In Central European countries, such as Slovakia and Czech Republic, larva migrans cutanea is just an imported disease. Its clinical symptoms are characterized by formation of erythematous focus with serpiginous morphology, which is caused by migration of helminth in epidermis. Read More

Rev Sci Tech 2017 Dec;36(3):817-830

Dogs play valuable roles in human society. In addition to serving as pets and companions, dogs have also been important in hunting and, in recent times, as therapy animals. In India, the number of pet dogs is estimated to be around 5 million. Read More

Rev Neurol (Paris) 2018 12 22;174(10):745-747. Epub 2018 Aug 22.

Department sclérose en plaques, pathologies de la myéline et neuro-inflammation, Eugène-Devic EDMUS foundation against multiple sclerosis, observatoire français de la sclérose en plaques (OFSEP), hôpital Neurologique Pierre-Wertheimer, hospices civils de Lyon, 69677 Bron, France; Université de Lyon, Université Claude-Bernard Lyon 1, 69100 Lyon, France. Electronic address:

Infect Dis Poverty 2018 Aug 6;7(1):74. Epub 2018 Aug 6.

Department of Physiology, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Division of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.

Background: Epidermal parasitic skin diseases (EPSD) occur in most countries and cause a considerable health and economic burden, particularly in the tropics and subtropics. The aim of this study was to assess and analyse peer-reviewed literature on EPSD in humans. The results of this study serve as an indicator of the extent the scientific community, health authorities, and international health agencies interact with EPSD as a health problem that is commonly associated with poverty and poor hygiene. Read More

Am J Trop Med Hyg 2018 Aug;99(2):246

Infectiologie Hôpital Archet 1, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, Nice, France.

CMAJ 2018 Jul;190(29):E888

Service de médecine interne (Bachmeyer), Tenon Hospital AP-HP; Centre d'Immunologie et des Maladies Infectieuses (Moreno-Sabater), Sorbonne Université; Service de Parasitologie-Mycologie (Moreno-Sabater), Saint-Antoine AP-HP, Paris, France.

PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2018 07 19;12(7):e0006662. Epub 2018 Jul 19.

Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Institute of Microbiology and Infection Immunology, Berlin, Germany.

Background: Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans (HrCLM) is a neglected parasitic skin disease, widespread in resource-poor communities in tropical and subtropical countries. Incidence and risk factors have never been investigated in a cohort study.

Methodology/principal Findings: To understand the seasonal epidemiology of HrCLM, an open cohort of 476 children in a resource-poor community in Manaus, Brazil was examined for HrCLM monthly over a period of 6 months. Read More

Trop Doct 2018 10 11;48(4):345-347. Epub 2018 Jul 11.

2 Professor, Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology and Cytology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.

Ann Coloproctol 2018 Jun 30;34(3):160-163. Epub 2018 Jun 30.

Department of General Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea.

Toxocara canis is an important roundworm of canids and a fearsome animal parasite of humans. Human infections can lead to syndromes called visceral larva migrans (VLM), ocular larva migrans, neurotoxocariasis, and covert toxocariasis. VLM is most commonly diagnosed in children younger than 8 years of age, but adult cases are relatively frequent among those infected by ingesting the raw tissue of paratenic hosts in East Asia. Read More

Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin 2018 Jul 3. Epub 2018 Jul 3.

Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España.

J Vet Res 2017 Jun 6;61(2):189-195. Epub 2017 Dec 6.

Department of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.

Introduction: Dogs harbour zoonotic parasites that cause serious infections in humans, such as visceral larva migrans, ocular larva migrans, cystic echinococcosis, and alveolar echinococcosis. Studies on dogs' gastrointestinal parasites in different geographical locations are required to increase knowledge of the risk of canine zoonoses in human populations.

Material And Methods: The presence of parasites was examined in 450 faecal samples collected from eight zones of Zanjan province, northwest Iran from June to November 2015. Read More

IDCases 2018 9;12:130-132. Epub 2018 May 9.

Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a common skin infestation in tropical countries. The classic presentation is a serpiginous, migratory track on the feet. Local and systemic reactions, as well as secondary bacterial infections, are rarely reported. Read More

Parasitol Int 2018 Jun 18;67(5):622-626. Epub 2018 Jun 18.

Division of Parasitology, Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki 889-1692, Japan; Laboratory of Veterinary Parasitic Diseases, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, 1-1, Gakuen-Kibanadai Nishi, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan. Electronic address:

Ascarid Larva Migrans Syndrome (ascarid LMS) is a clinical syndrome in humans, caused by the migration of animal roundworm larvae such as Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati and Ascaris suum. Humans may acquire infection by ingesting embryonated eggs, or infective larvae of these parasites in contaminated meat and organ meats. To detect these pathogenic contaminations, a novel nested multiplex PCR system was developed. Read More

Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin 2018 Jun 12. Epub 2018 Jun 12.

Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital General Universitario Santa María del Rosell, Cartagena, España.

Infect Dis Poverty 2018 Jun 13;7(1):59. Epub 2018 Jun 13.

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Loughborough, UK.

Background: Toxocariasis is a neglected parasitic zoonosis that afflicts millions of the pediatric and adolescent populations worldwide, especially in impoverished communities. This disease is caused by infection with the larvae of Toxocara canis and T. cati, the most ubiquitous intestinal nematode parasite in dogs and cats, respectively. Read More

J Cutan Med Surg 2018 May/Jun;22(3):327

1 Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Universitätshautklinik, Tuebingen, Germany.

Rev Bras Parasitol Vet 2018 Apr-Jun;27(2):141-145. Epub 2018 May 24.

Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência Animal, Laboratório de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva (Parasitologia Veterinária), Hospital Veterinário, Universidade do Oeste Paulista - UNOESTE, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of anti-Toxocara antibodies in naturally infected broiler chickens (n = 189) from the state of Paraná, southern Brazil. The chickens were reared in a semi-intensive system by small family farmers (n = 7). An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to detect the presence of anti- Toxocara spp. Read More

J Exp Ther Oncol 2018 May;12(3):211-216

Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Kalinganagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Objective: Myiasis is a parasitic disease of humans and vertebrates, caused by fly larvae feeding on the host's necrotic or living tissue. Myiasis is classified into cutaneous and cavitary myiasis. Cavitary myiasis is rare and occurs more frequently in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and America associated with low economic status and poor hygiene. Read More

J Parasitol 2018 Aug 15;104(4):424-428. Epub 2018 May 15.

3   Laboratory of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, 1-17-71 Fuchinobe, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-5201, Japan.

Occurrence of clinical signs by infection with Baylisascaris potosis, the roundworm of kinkajous ( Potos flavus), in mice, rats, and rabbit were studied, and the migration behavior of larvae in mice were compared with that of Baylisascaris transfuga, the roundworm of bears ( Ursus spp.). Three groups of 8 mice, 3 groups of 6 rats, and 3 groups of 2 rabbits were inoculated with either 10, 100, or 1,000 B. Read More

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2018 Jul-Aug;84(4):440

Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, Balamand Univeristy, Beirut, Lebanon.

Parasit Vectors 2018 02 20;11(1):100. Epub 2018 Feb 20.

Clinical Studies Department, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia, P. O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia.

Background: Dogs have a close association with humans providing companionship, security and a source of dietary protein. However, dogs are also potential carriers of zoonotic pathogens. Dogs, therefore, pose a public health risk and a good understanding of canine diseases is important for planning and implementing control measures. Read More

Front Immunol 2018 31;9:64. Epub 2018 Jan 31.

Laboratory of Inflammation and Infectious Diseases, Department of Morphology and Pathology, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, Brazil.

Eosinophils are multifunctional cells that have cytotoxic proinflammatory activities and stimulate CD4 T-cells in experimental models of allergy and parasitic infections. Eosinophils, when exposed to antigens, are activated, expressing the CD38/CD69 molecules and exhibited increased expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC-II), CD80 and CD86, suggesting they play a role upon antigen stimulation. In the present study, we evaluated the profile of eosinophils using conventional and image flow cytometry upon experimental infection. Read More

BMJ Case Rep 2018 Feb 12;2018. Epub 2018 Feb 12.

Pediatr Dermatol 2018 Mar 13;35(2):e128-e131. Epub 2018 Feb 13.

Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a clinically distinct form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, with age of onset typically in the second to fifth decades. Eleven cases have been reported in childhood, and we present the first known case of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus in identical twins. Although flares are typically photo-induced, we present an annular eruption typical of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus with concurrent pinworm infestation, with recurrence of disease with cutaneous larva migrans. Read More

BMJ Case Rep 2018 Feb 2;2018. Epub 2018 Feb 2.

Department of Infectious Diseases, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Brighton, UK.

Here, we report an unusual case of invasive gnathostomiasis in a returning traveller, with a shifting pattern of relapsing cutaneous disease. The previously fit and well 32-year-old man first presented with serpiginous, pruriginous erythematous tracks characteristic of cutaneous larva migrans shortly after returning from South-East Asia. He was systemically well with no other symptoms. Read More

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2018 Feb;16(2):201-203

Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen.

G Ital Dermatol Venereol 2018 Feb 7. Epub 2018 Feb 7.

Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, I.R.C.C.S. Foundation, Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.

An Pediatr (Barc) 2018 Oct 3;89(4):258-259. Epub 2018 Feb 3.

Departamento de Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil. Electronic address:

Iran J Vet Res 2017 ;18(4):233-242

Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

One of the neglected soil and/or food-borne diseases with international public health importance is toxocariasis. Human cases are being increasingly reported from Asian, African, Oceania, European and the American countries. Hence, human toxocariasis (HT) is now considered as a major zoonosis with global and regional importance. Read More

Int J Dermatol 2018 Aug 29;57(8):901-910. Epub 2018 Jan 29.

Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

Climate change contributes to the increase in severity and frequency of flooding, which is the most frequent and deadly disaster worldwide. Flood-related damage can be very severe and include health effects. Among those health impacts, dermatological diseases are one of the most frequently encountered. Read More

J Cutan Med Surg 2018 May/Jun;22(3):347-348. Epub 2018 Jan 26.

2 Hôpital de Maria, Maria, QC, Canada.

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic helminthiasis frequently imported to Canada by travellers to beach destinations in the tropics. The preferred treatment is oral ivermectin. We present a case of CLM acquired within the province of Quebec, a first in our provincial health records. Read More

J Parasitol Res 2017 6;2017:4368659. Epub 2017 Dec 6.

Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Introduction: Human toxocariasis is caused by several species of the nematode . Two common clinical syndromes are ocular and visceral larva migrans.

Objectives: To determine the antibody positivity in clinically suspected VLM patients and to describe demographic factors and clinical manifestations of seropositive patients. Read More

Acta Parasitol 2018 Mar;63(1):167-174

Department of Epizootiology and Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovak Republic.

The genus Baylisascaris (order Ascaridida) includes numerous relatively host-specific nematodes, which are common in intestines of wild mammals. Some of them may have impact on veterinary and public health, as their larvae have the potential to cause visceral, ocular, and/or neural larva migrans in a wide range of mammals, birds, and humans. Baylisascaris transfuga is a parasite occurring in a range of bear species throughout the world. Read More

BMJ Case Rep 2018 Jan 12;2018. Epub 2018 Jan 12.

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2018 Feb 12;16(2):202-204. Epub 2018 Jan 12.

Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Allergology, University Medical Center Göttingen.

Respiration 2018;95(4):258-259. Epub 2017 Dec 21.

Service de Pneumologie et Soins Intensifs Respiratoires, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Bourgogne, Dijon, France.

Blood eosinophilia associated with transient and migrating nodules with a halo sign on chest computed tomography scan should suggest larva migrans related to toxocariasis or ascaris suum. Read More

Parasitol Res 2018 Feb 14;117(2):597-602. Epub 2017 Dec 14.

Post-Graduate Program in Health Sciences - Parasitology Laboratory, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), Academic Area of the University Hospital - FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Human toxocariasis is a neglected global parasitic zoonosis. The efficacy of drug treatment for this disease has been hindered by the biological complexity of the main etiological agent, the nematode Toxocara canis. Experimental studies have shown the potential of probiotics to promote a reduction in the parasite load of T. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Sep 11;109(7):659-660. Epub 2017 Dec 11.

Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Cantabria, España.