Cutaneous Larva Migrans (Creeping Eruption)

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Is caused by infection with larvae of animal hookworm

Causes

• Ancylostoma braziliense and Ancylostoma caninum, which infect cats and dogs.

Pharmacological treatment

First line treatment

Albendazole oral

Adult:            

400mg as a single dose

Child:

1 to <2 years: 200mg as a single dose)

>2 years: 400mg as a single dose

 

Second line treatment

Thiabendazole oral

25mg/kg twice a day for 2 days

Can be repeated after 2 weeks if necessary

AND

Thiabendazole 10% lotion

Apply topically to tracks four times a day.

Continue for 2 more days after tracks have resolved