TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Helminthic Infections A1 - Suh, Kathryn N. A1 - Keystone, Jay S. A2 - Kang, Sewon A2 - Amagai, Masayuki A2 - Bruckner, Anna L. A2 - Enk, Alexander H. A2 - Margolis, David J. A2 - McMichael, Amy J. A2 - Orringer, Jeffrey S. Y1 - 2019 N1 - T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e AB - AT-A-GLANCEHelminthic infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in tropical and developing countries.The majority of infected individuals has a low worm burden and is asymptomatic.Dermatologic symptoms and cutaneous findings may be associated with or present features of many helminthic infections.Returned travelers and immigrants from endemic areas may differ in the dermatologic manifestations of helminthic infection.Migratory lesions, subcutaneous masses, papular eruptions, urticaria, and pruritus are the most common presenting symptoms of helminthic infections.Cutaneous larva migrans is the most common helminthic dermatosis identified.Recognition of skin findings or helminthic infections and an appropriate epidemiologic history can guide appropriate investigations and effective therapy. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161342295 ER -