RT Book, Section
A1 Suh, Kathryn N.
A1 Keystone, Jay S.
A2 Goldsmith, Lowell A.
A2 Katz, Stephen I.
A2 Gilchrest, Barbara A.
A2 Paller, Amy S.
A2 Leffell, David J.
A2 Wolff, Klaus
SR Print(0)
ID 56092864
T1 Chapter 207. Helminthic Infections
T2 Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e
YR 2012
FD 2012
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-166904-7
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56092864
RD 2024/04/23
AB |PrintHelminthic  Infections  at  a  GlanceHelminthic  infections  are  a  major  cause  of  morbidity  and  mortality,  particularly  in  tropical  and  developing  countries.The  majority  of  infected  individuals  have  a  low  worm  burden  and  are  asymptomatic.Dermatologic  symptoms  and  cutaneous  findings  may  be  associated  or  presenting  features  of  helminthic  infections.Dermatologic  manifestations  may  differ  in  returning  travelers  and  in  immigrants  from  endemic  areas.Migratory  lesions,  subcutaneous  masses,  papular  eruptions,  urticaria,  and  pruritus  are  the  most  common  presenting  dermatologic  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.