Skin Wandering Larva Syndrome (Creeping Eruption, Larva Migrans)

"Wandering Larva" Syndrome Cutaneous (Creeping Eruption, Larva Migrans)

Creeping Eruption Syndrome (Larva Migrans) is a skin disease caused by the larvae or adults of nematodes (eg, Ancylostoma braziliense), which commonly parasitize dogs and cats, or by the larvae of certain species of flies (see Hypoderma, Gasterophilus) . The larvae make passages in human skin, their movements are characterized by the appearance of long thin red stripes that bother the patient. For treatment, diethylcarbamazine or thiabendazole is used; Sometimes the larvae have to be removed surgically.