<\/span><\/h2>\nCutaneous larva migrans is a parasitic skin. infection<\/span> caused by hookworm larvae that generally infest cats, dogs and other animals. Humans can become infected with the larvae by walking barefoot on sandy beaches or by contacting soft, moist soil that has been contaminated with animal feces. Also known as creeping eruption<\/span> Once infected, the larvae migrate beneath the surface of the skin and cause itchy red lines or footprints.<\/p>\nThe migratory swellings known as larva migransdeep are described on the DermNet page on gnathostomiasis.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Cutaneous larva migrans<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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<\/span>What causes cutaneous larva migrans?<\/span><\/h2>\nMany types of hookworms can cause cutaneous larva migrans. Common causes are:<\/p>\n
\n- \nAncylostoma braziliense<\/em>: hookworm of wild and domestic dogs and cats found in the central and southern US, Central and South America, and the Caribbean<\/li>\n
- \nAncylostoma caninum<\/em>: canine hookworm found in Australia<\/li>\n
- \nUncinaria stenocephala<\/em>: canine hookworm found in Europe<\/li>\n
- \nBunostomum phlebotomum<\/em>: bovine hookworm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>Who is at risk for cutaneous larva migrans?<\/span><\/h2>\nPeople of all ages, sex<\/span> and the breed may be affected by cutaneous larvae if they have been exposed to hookworm larvae. It is most commonly found in tropical or subtropical geographic locations. At-risk groups include those with occupations or hobbies that put them in contact with warm, wet, sandy soils. These may include:<\/p>\n